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https://www.usnews.com/banking/articles/2026-financial-wellness-survey
Emergency fund balances are down, and one-third of Americans say their savings wouldn't cover one month of living expenses, according to a U.S. News survey
Key Takeaways
• More than two in five Americans couldn't cover an emergency expense of $1,000 from savings, according to a new U.S. News survey.
• The median emergency fund balance has dropped by half from last year's survey.
• Those who owe student loans are concerned about how coming changes will affect their emergency savings.
Emergency fund balances are down, and one-third of Americans say their savings wouldn't cover one month of living expenses, according to a U.S. News survey
Key Takeaways
• More than two in five Americans couldn't cover an emergency expense of $1,000 from savings, according to a new U.S. News survey.
• The median emergency fund balance has dropped by half from last year's survey.
• Those who owe student loans are concerned about how coming changes will affect their emergency savings.
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