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More than 1 in 3 American workers are delaying or canceling major purchases due to job security concerns
A Redfin-Ipsos survey found 36% of workers are delaying or canceling major purchases, while 31% are buying sooner because of job-security concerns.
- A Redfin survey conducted by Ipsos between March 9-10, 2026, found 36% of American workers are delaying or canceling major purchases like homes or cars due to job-security concerns.
- Company performance and artificial intelligence are the primary drivers of job insecurity, with 29% of concerned workers citing company performance and 18% citing AI's impact on employment.
- Nearly 20% of workers have recently missed or been late on housing payments, with 28% of those concerned about job security experiencing similar financial struggles.
- While a slim majority of workers maintain emergency funds for housing payments, those worried about job security are less likely to have such buffers .
- Purchase hesitancy has declined since August 2025, when 42% of workers delayed major purchases due to job concerns, compared to 36% in the recent survey.
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More than 1 in 3 American workers are delaying or canceling major purchases due to job security concerns
Redfin Real Estate reports over 1 in 3 American workers are delaying major purchases due to job security concerns amid rising inflation and AI anxieties.
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