Voters Remain Pessimistic On Personal Finances

Publication Date: 04/18/2025 8:45 AM CST

Voters Remain Pessimistic On Personal Finances

Publication: 04/18/2025 8:45 AM CST

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In the wake of President Trump's tariff decisions, perceptions of personal finances remain low. Just 26% of voters say their personal finances are getting better, while 36% say worse. Thirty-six percent (36%) now rate their own personal finances as good or excellent. That number is down five points from just before Election Day and down 12 from 48% when President Biden took office four years ago.

Thirty-six percent of voters (36%) also say the country is currently in a recession. That total is down 5 points from a week ago but up 2 from when the tariffs were announced two weeks ago.

Looking at the economy as a whole, just 27% rate it as good or excellent, while 40% say it is poor. Only 29% say the U.S. economy is getting better, while a majority (51%) say worse.

The most recent data cited is from a Napolitan News Service survey of 1,000 Registered Voters conducted online by Scott Rasmussen April 14-15, 2025. Field work for the survey was conducted by RMG Research, Inc. and has a margin of error of +/- 3.1.