. A CNN poll found that money was the number one source of stress for citizens across 16 countries. Of the eight top sources of stress in America, five are financial, according to the American Psychological Association. People dealing with debt are far more likely to report health problems, as well as exhibit irritability, anger, fatigue, and sleeplessness. Financial stress is also linked to higher rates of headaches, abdominal pain, ulcers, insomnia, muscle tension, and heart attacks. They are more likely to adopt unhealthy behaviours, such as smoking, alcohol and drug abuse, and gain weight. Financial literacy is cause of financial stress. Klusek C. (2013), What’s Working: financial wellness
