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79% of young adults say the cost of staying healthy has left them financially stretched
21% have cut back on saving or investing to afford wellness expenses
Experts recommend separating evidence-based preventive care from elective wellness and longevity products
For many young adults, staying healthy can come with a surprisingly high price tag. Healthier groceries, gym memberships, supplements, and newer wellness treatments can all add to the monthly budget and new research suggests some people are making financial sacrifices to keep up.
A survey of 1,010 Americans ages 18 to 40 found that 79% say the cost of being healthy has left them financially stretched. That includes cutting back on saving or investing and, for some, paying out of pocket for more expensive preventive health and longevity options.
ConsumerAffairs spoke with Kate Placzek, Ph.D., Medical Editor at Mesothelioma.com, who explained the impact health and wellness can have on consumers finances.
How the survey was conducted
Mesothelioma.com surveyed 1,010 Americans ages 18 to 40 in 2026 to learn more about how younger adults are spending money on preventive health and whether they view those expenses as an investment or a luxury.
The group had an average age of 31, with women making up 50% of respondents and men 49%. Gen Z accounted for 38% of the participants, while millennials made up 62%.
Key findings
The survey found that 85% of young adults have paid more for everyday products they believe will protect their future health, while 79% said the cost of staying healthy has left them financially stretched. That pressure is affecting other areas of their finances, too: 21% said they've cut back on saving or investing to pay for wellness expenses.
At the same time, many respondents said they're willing to spend more now to potentially avoid larger medical bills later. Nearly 4 in 5 (78%) said they'd rather pay for prevention now than risk higher treatment costs in the future, although just 22% believe preventive health spending actually saves them money. More than half (56%) spend $50 or less per month on preventive health, while 20% spend more than $100.
Is it an investment?
The survey found that 78% of respondents view health and wellness spending as an investment, yet only 22% believe it actually saves them money.
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Prices didnt always match: Circle K failed 82% of government price-accuracy inspections in Columbus, Ohio, while 7-Eleven failed 79% in one New York county.
It's not just snacks: Consumers also complained about gas pumps charging more than prices displayed on roadside signs.
Protect yourself: Photograph sale signs or shelf tags, watch the register, and keep your receipt until you've checked the prices.
That $3.99 bag of snacks might not cost $3.99 when you get to the register.
A new The Guardian investigation found widespread price discrepancies at 7-Eleven and Circle K, the country's two largest convenience-store chains, with shoppers sometimes paying more at checkout than prices displayed on shelves, sale signs, and even gas-station marquees.
Government inspection records examined by The Guardian found Circle K failed 35% of price-accuracy inspections in Florida, 62% in North Carolina, and a whopping 82% in Columbus, Ohio, between 2023 and 2025.
7-Eleven failed 47% of inspections in Colorado and Utah and 79% in Ontario County, New York.
And this isn't just a matter of a few pennies.
During one Arizona inspection this year, 12 of 25 products at a 7-Eleven rang up higher than their shelf prices. A $3.99 pack of gum rang up at $4.99.
The Guardian also reviewed 153 consumer complaints involving the two chains across 17 states. Roughly half involved food, drinks, and other merchandise, while the rest involved gasoline, including complaints that prices at the pump were higher than those advertised on roadside signs.
The problem may be bigger at convenience stores
Convenience stores had the highest price-inspection failure rate of any retail category examined in a 2024 National Council on Weights and Measures report cited by The Guardian.
Convenience stores failed 34% of inspections across 26 states, compared with 29% for dollar stores and 27% for auto-parts stores.
The problem can be particularly easy to miss at a convenience store. You're probably grabbing a drink, snacks, or a few gallons of gas and trying to get back on the road quickly. Youre not studying your receipt for a 40-cent discrepancy.
But those small amounts can add up.
7-Eleven told The Guardian that it takes pricing accuracy "very seriously" and has processes to correct discrepancies when they're identified.
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Start with a total holiday budget that accounts for gifts, travel, food, entertainment, and other seasonal expenses.
Spreading purchases over several months doesn't necessarily mean spending less track your spending to make sure you stay within your overall limit.
Use the extra time to plan and compare prices, rather than letting sales, limited-edition products, or holiday pressure lead to impulse purchases.
It may feel a little early to start thinking about holiday gifts, but retailers are already getting shoppers into the holiday spirit. Advent calendars and other seasonal products are hitting shelves months before the holidays, giving consumers more time and more opportunities to spend.
Starting early isn't necessarily a bad thing. Spreading out purchases could make holiday expenses easier to manage, especially for shoppers who plan ahead. But a longer shopping season can also mean more chances to make impulse purchases, fall for limited-time offers, or simply spend more than intended.
With the holiday shopping season getting longer, Andy Smith, executive director of financial planning at Edelman Financial Engines, explains how consumers can take advantage of an early start without letting holiday spending get out of hand.
Use the time to budget
Smith explained that an earlier holiday shopping season can work in consumers favor if they treat the extra time as a planning window, rather than a longer spending window.
The longer shopping season offers more opportunities to compare prices and make thoughtful decisions, he said. Before making the first purchase of the season, consumers should determine what they can comfortably spend in total and then break up that amount across upcoming gifts, travel, entertainment, and other miscellaneous holiday expenses.
Without a predetermined spending limit, people are creating more opportunities to blow up their budget and knock their broader financial plan off-track.
Setting a realistic holiday spending limit
When it comes to creating your budget, Smith shared his best advice for consumers giving them plenty of time to start preparing for the added expense.
Start with your financial priorities, not your shopping lists.
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