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Figure 1. Would not cover a $400 emergency expense completely using cash or its equivalent (by year)
| Year | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Percent | 50 | 47 | 46 | 44 | 41 | 39 | 37 | 36 | 32 | 37 |
Note: Among all adults.
Source: Survey of Household Economics and Decisionmaking (SHED).
Last Update:
August 07, 2023