53% – Percentage of Americans who said they had set aside at least three months of emergency funds in 2021, up from 49% in 2018 and 35% in 2009. It’s likely that government stimulus programs contributed to this improvement. The end of stimulus payments coupled with high inflation may make it more difficult for some Americans to maintain a financial safety net.
Source: FINRA Investor Education Foundation, 2022
About three out of five Americans who received COVID-19 stimulus payments used the funds to make purchases or pay bills, which was consistent with the federal government’s intention to stimulate the economy. However, many people used at least part of the funds to improve their overall financial position by building savings or paying down debt.
Source: 2021 National Financial Capability Study, FINRA Investor Education Foundation, 2022 (multiple responses allowed)
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