- Survey conducted Oct 6-8, 2026 by Harris Poll on behalf of NerdWallet
NerdWallet's October survey finds 38% of Americans will use credit for expenses, up from 35% in September. Parents and younger adults lead the trend. September CPI rose 3.7% year-over-year, and recession expectations hold at 65%.
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