High-earning millennials and Gen Zers feel broke and conflicted: ‘I make a good salary, I shouldn’t be struggling this much’

A study by Edward Jones and Gallup reveals 83% of Americans experience financial stress, with 51% in a 'conflicted middle' group neither in crisis nor confident about finances. High-earning millennials and Gen Zers report anxiety despite stable incomes, citing lifestyle costs and emotional ties to past financial struggles.