The 2015 "Stress in America" survey shows that stress about money and finances is prevalent nationwide, even as aspects of the U.S. economy have improved. In fact, regardless of the economic climate, money has consistently topped Americans' list of stressors since the first "Stress in America" survey in 2007. Here are highlights noted in this year's report (view the complete report for fuller details):

• Seventy-two percent of adults report feeling stressed about money at least some of the time and 22 percent say that they experience extreme stress about money (a rating of 8, 9 or 10 on a 10-point scale about their stress about money during the past month).
• Twenty-six percent of adults report feeling stressed about money most or all of the time.
• Significant sources of money-related stress reported by Americans include paying for unexpected expenses, paying for essentials, and saving for retirement.
• Thirty-two percent of adults say that their finances or lack of money prevent them from living a healthy lifestyle.
• Twelve percent of Americans have said they skipped going to the doctor in the past year when they needed health care because of financial concerns.