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Survey: Most Americans would struggle to cover an emergency expense

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• Less than half of Americans have the liquidity to cover a $1,000 emergency expense. • The survey by Bankrate highlights financial challenges that could impact consumer behavior and savings habits.

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Original Source Material

Fewer than half of Americans have sufficient liquidity or access to funds to cover a $1,000 emergency expense, according to a new survey by Bankrate. The post Survey: Most Americans would struggle to cover an emergency expense appeared first on ABA Banking Journal .