Americans Increasing Emergency Savings, But Disparities Exist by Age and Gender
A survey by The Harris Poll on behalf of the AICPA reveals that while 78% of Americans have some emergency savings, disparities exist across age and gender groups. Older adults and men are more likely to have longer-term savings, while younger adults and women are more likely to have no savings at all. This highlights ongoing financial vulnerability for certain demographics.
Topics: consumer behavior emergency funds financial literacy savings habits