3 Reasons Politics Have Become Americans’ No. 1 Fear — 3 Things To Do Now

By Chris Adam January 11, 2026 GoBankingRates

According to the 2026 CFP® Professionals Financial Outlook Survey, the political climate is now clients’ top concern (46%) regarding financial goals, surpassing inflation, retirement, the national economy and market stability. CFP Board Ambassador Spencer Betts, CFP® advises that since politics has become Americans’ No. 1 financial worry, we should step back, reduce emotional noise and focus on what we can control.