People in the US: are you delaying major life decisions?
According to research from Harris Poll, Americans are reconsidering major life events including marriage, having children and buying a home amid economic anxiety under the Trump administration.
Six in 10 Americans said the economy has affected at least one of their major life goals, citing either lack of affordability or anxiety around the current economy.
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