Is it really enough? The salary most Americans believe is needed to stop worrying about money

In a nation where living expenses keep rising and savings rates remain stubbornly low, Americans are increasingly being asked a simple yet revealing question: How much income would you need to stop worrying about money?

Recent surveys and financial research show that, despite wide differences in lifestyle and location, many Americans believe there's a specific salary threshold that would put them at ease when it comes to their finances. READ MORE