Future prospects look somewhat bleak to 32% of Oregonians who believe that their families will be ‘worse off’ when looking ahead to the next year. This represents an increase of eight percent compared to the previous year, according to a statewide survey.

The survey was conducted by the Oregon Values and Beliefs Center, which asked 1,897 adults about ways to improve consumer rights through advocacy, legal support, community engagement, and consumer outreach.

What the survey revealed is that respondents aged 55+ are more likely to say ‘worse off’ when asked about their future well-being.

Men and BIPOC Are More Optimistic

The optimists about current and future well-being are Black, Indigenous, People of Color (BIPOC), and men who generally responded with ‘better off.’

When asked what co

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