More Americans have brighter outlook on state of finances for next year: survey

As the new year approaches, more Americans have a brighter outlook for the state of their personal finances in 2025, a recent survey indicated. 

Bankrate said Thursday its survey found that 44% of American adults expect to see their financial situation become either "somewhat" or "significantly better" next year, a 7 percentage-point increase from the roughly same time last year. 

The survey, conducted on the personal finance site’s behalf by YouGov, took place Nov. 6, the day after the 2024 election, through Nov.