How Much Money Do Perry Hallers Have Saved?
Tell us why you think saving is down in America.
Nearly a third of Americans have no emergency savings, and nearly half don't have enough saved to cover three months of expenses, CNNMoney reports.
But how does Perry Hall compare?
Are members of our community living paycheck to paycheck, or squirreling away for a rainy day?
The lack of savings is attributed to stagnant incomes in a still-struggling economy. Still, having enough cash to cover six months of expenses is highly recommended by experts, the article stated.
Take our poll to share how much you and your family have saved, and tell us why you think saving is down in America in the comments.
John Doe
3:23 pm on Monday, June 25, 2012
$5.12
Emily Kimball
3:26 pm on Monday, June 25, 2012
Is that saved in a pig, or a secure bank account, Corey, haha.
John Doe
4:06 pm on Monday, June 25, 2012
It is a tricky equation of savings plus retirement plus what the dollar is REALLY worth plus never-ending future inflation minus housing boom to bust loss for me minus car worth now that it is off the lot minus education debt and its future compounding interest rate minus soon-to-be higher taxes minus my haircut this week.
Mike Lurz
5:29 pm on Monday, June 25, 2012
Cost of living rises, taxes increase, wages stay the same ( or in some cases go down)...you tell me...