Idaho

Bringing the Economy Home

A Quarter Of Americans Don’t Have Emergency Savings


Most Americans don’t have nearly enough money stashed away for emergencies and more than one-in-four don’t even have a single penny saved.

While the general rule of thumb is to have an emergency fund that will cover at least six months of expenses, only 25% of Americans have that amount saved, research released Monday by Bankrate.com finds.

Read more at: money.cnn.com

About StateImpact

StateImpact seeks to inform and engage local communities with broadcast and online news focused on how state government decisions affect your lives.
Learn More »

Education