According to a new Bankrate poll, one-third (33 percent) of Americans have more credit card debt than emergency savings — down from 36 percent in both 2024 and 2023. Another 13 percent of people ...

LOS ANGELES - A new Bankrate survey reveals only 41% of Americans would use savings to cover a $1,000 emergency, such as a car repair or medical bill. This marks a drop from 44% in 2024 and ...

Despite the country's current low unemployment rate, the annual study found that 59% of Americans in 2025 don't have enough savings to cover an unexpected $1,000 emergency expense. "We are ...

“Financial preparedness can help reduce anxiety during difficult times. Therefore, saving for an emergency fund should be a priority,” he said, emphasizing the significance of financial literacy and ...

Only around 2 in 5 (41 percent) Americans would use their savings to pay for a major unexpected expense, such as $1,000 for an emergency room visit or car repair, according to a new Bankrate poll.

“A good rule of thumb is to save 15% between investments for retirement and emergency fund savings.” For someone earning the average salary — $66,622, according to the latest Social Security ...

And as recent global events and rising costs have proven, not everyone is prepared to face an unexpected expense or financial emergency. While 62% of Americans say saving for an unplanned ...

Michael Hershfield is the founder and CEO of Accrue Savings, a company enabling leading retailers to create dedicated FDIC-insured wallets for their customers — driving acquisition, loyalty ...