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Millions of individuals in the United States are more concerned about their finances right now [than they are about COVID-19](https://www.heraldtribune.com/story/news/coronavirus/2020/08/27/most-floridians-still-financially-stressed-covid-19-poll-finds/3445136001/). They are struggling to pay their rent, juggle their food costs and health insurance, and there is plenty of stress about the future. 

## As more areas are opening up, like Florida and other regions, [the jobless rate is getting better](https://www.sun-sentinel.com/coronavirus/fl-ne-coronavirus-florida-unemployment-rate-august-2020-20200918-zuoj252yqrflphfexhzehreppq-story.html).
<center></center> More people are looking to find employment and there is growing optimism that things will get better. 

Some businesses have been having difficulty calling back some employees this year who left months ago, but overall there are millions who are out there looking for work and there are jobs to be found. Some new businesses have even sprung up this year in response to COVID-19 like new cleaning companies and more.

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The market is gradually recovering and that will happen a lot quicker the sooner that businesses can get back to normal in serving their communities. 

Still, millions are worried about what impact this year [will have on their finances](https://www.globenewswire.com/news-release/2020/05/22/2037533/0/en/Survey-Over-Two-Thirds-of-Floridians-Worried-About-COVID-19-Impact-on-Family-Financial-Security.html) and they are uncertain about their financial future. Many are several months behind in rent and a great deal more [are expected to soon be evicted](https://www.businessinsider.com/eviction-startup-civvl-gig-workers-landlords-covid-2020-9). 

# 46 percent of households are facing stress over 2020 finances
<center></center>This year has been a huge struggle for millions and more than [54% of homes with incomes](https://www.npr.org/sections/health-shots/2020/09/10/910724801/overview-of-poll-data-on-pandemics-damage) less than $100k have experienced some significant money troubles this year. Those who had been living with a budget prior to when the pandemic hit [were likely better prepared](https://www.fa-mag.com/news/americans-with-a-budget-were-more-prepared-for-pandemic--clutch-finds-58120.html) than those who had been living above their means for too long. Businesses around the world [want to be ready](https://www.forbes.com/sites/benjaminlaker/2020/09/28/how-to-prepare-your-business-for-the-next-wave-of-coronavirus/#7096a1ca7e72) in case something like this ever happens again. That includes more individuals looking to sort out their finances and start to grow their own food or stock up on essentials *just in case* they are needed. 

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