Acorns Money Matters Report 2023

Jan 20, 2023

in a nutshell

This year, we asked 5,000 Americans about financial wellness so we can make it easier for people to save and invest every day.
The survey was conducted anonymously by Opinium Research, and not directed to any Acorns customers.
Almost half of respondents were more anxious about money compared to previous years, and over a third believe that more money equals more happiness.

Image of We're excited to share our annual Acorns Money Matters Report! Read more to learn about how everyday Americans viewed their finances in 2022.

in a nutshell

This year, we asked 5,000 Americans about financial wellness so we can make it easier for people to save and invest every day.
The survey was conducted anonymously by Opinium Research, and not directed to any Acorns customers.
Almost half of respondents were more anxious about money compared to previous years, and over a third believe that more money equals more happiness.

Who we heard from

Emotions

Spending

Saving & Investing

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Survey Methodology

The research was conducted anonymously by Opinium Research and commissioned by Acorns. This survey was not directed at Acorns customers. Any response collected from a customer was coincidental. The survey questionnaire was written by Acorns and conducted from November 9, 2022, through November 16, 2022, using Opinium Research’s nationally representative online research panel. The sample population consisted of 5,000 Americans, comprised of 2,413 males, 2,508 females, 38 prefer to self identify and 41 prefer not to say. "Acorns" and "Money Matters Report" are trademarks of Acorns Grow, Inc.

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