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Food costs aren't just rising, they're raising stress levels too
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A new poll shows more than half of U.S. adults feel major stress over grocery bills
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and another third say it's at least a minor burden. The data comes from a nationwide survey by the Associated Press and NORC at the University of Chicago
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Nearly 1,500 people took part in early July. The financial pressure goes beyond the grocery aisle
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75% of adults say things like food, housing, or income are causing serious stress
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and many are turning to short-term options to stay afloat. Buy Now, Pay Later isn't just for big purchases anymore
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19% of financially stressed adults say they've used Buy Now, Pay Later services to cover groceries
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That includes apps like Afterpay, Affirm, and Klarna. Overall, 29% of Americans have used these platforms for expenses like food, medical bills, or even dining out
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For Straight Hour News, I'm Kaylee Carey. For more on this story, go to san.com or download the Straight Hour News mobile app today
