73% of Americans Chasing Quick Gains Admit They Feel Financially Behind

Speculative assets have moved well past the fringe in 2026. Prediction markets, sports betting platforms, and cryptocurrencies are now part of how a meaningful share of Americans think about building wealth, and the Northwestern Mutual 2026 Planning & Progress Study puts a number on just how far that shift has gone. According to the report, ... 73% of Americans Chasing Quick Gains Admit They Feel Financially Behind