How much money do you have in savings that you could use within a few days if you had to? % of Americans that said..
| Nothing | 22 |
|---|---|
| Under $1,000 | 21 |
| $1,000 - 5,000 | 17 |
| $5,001 - 10,000 | 9 |
| Over $10,000 | 20 |
| Don't know / Not sure | 11 |
Sources:
today.yougov.com
Emergencies can strike at any time, and if you're not ready for them, they can decimate your finances. According to a recent poll by YouGov, more than one in five Americans are completely unprepared for such an emergency, having no money stored in an emergency savings account.