A significant number of Americans are concerned about rising prices and worried about the country sinking into recession this year, according to a CNBC/Momentive poll on financial literacy. Eighty-one percent of adults—91 percent of Republicans, 81 percent of Independents, and 73 percent of Democrats—expect recession to set in this year, according to the results of the poll published on April 5. Respondents who were under more financial stress last year are more likely to expect a recession, compared with those under less financial stress. With regard to inflation, 76 percent of adults say they are worried about being forced to rethink financial choices due to higher prices. Adults who claim to have a “good” or “excellent” financial literacy are slightly less worried about having to rethink choices, when compared with those whose financial literacy is “poor” or “fair.” “Seniors 65+ are least concerned: 64 percent are worried higher prices will force …