NerdWallet August Financial Resilience Index slips to 62.1 as recession fears rise to 64%
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- NerdWallet released its August 2026 Financial Resilience Index, which dropped to 62.1 from July's record 63.1.
- The decline was primarily driven by rising economic recession concerns, which increased from 60 % to 64 %.
- Household cash flow management tightened as credit reliance rose to 36 %, alongside a widening generational gap in financial scores.