Why Financial Stress Is a Health Issue

Ill health may be a sign of financial stress—knowing the warning signs ahead of time may help you avoid getting caught in a cycle of stress.

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If you have ever lain awake at night with a tight chest and pounding heart, you know how real financial stress can be.

Even for those of us with enough money to keep a roof over our heads and meals on our plates, there can be genuine worries about job security or large, unexpected expenses that add meaningful stress to our lives.