In Sudden Adversity Nearly 50% Of Americans Would Be Destitute In 3 Months

Nearly 44% of Americans don't have enough savings to cover basic expenses for more than three months in the event of a financial emergency like losing their job or paying for unexpected medical care. Almost a third have no savings accounts at all.

NPR

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"80 percent of U.S. adults face near-poverty, unemployment, survey finds"

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