How does your financial security stack up against other Americans?

Financial security

Financial security

Do you have a strong sense of financial security or are you living paycheck to paycheck hoping that things will finally “turn around” for you too.  Current research revealed that a full 40% of Americans could not come up with $2,000 in an emergency.  The survey also asked if respondents had an emergency fund to survive a financial crisis.  Almost 60% of the respondents replied they did not have the funds to make it even three months if they lost their income.  It is frightening how unstable most of us truly are when it comes to financial security.

For more frightening statistics read, “7 Shocking Facts About the Financial Security of Americans.”

Image credit:  KAZVorpal