How much money do you have in your “emergency fund” (money you would use to cover a large unexpected expense like a car repair, medical bill, home repair, etc.)?

Conducted

December 13, 2018

2429 US adults surveyed

Conducted December 13, 2018

YouGov surveyed 2429 US adults

All adults

Region

Gender

Politics

Age

Less than $100

Between $101 and $500

12%

Between $501 and $1,000

13%

More than $1,000

37%

Don't know

N/A - I don't have an emergency fund

21%

How much money do you have in your “emergency fund” (money you would use to cover a large unexpected expense like a car repair, medical bill, home repair, etc.)?

Conducted December 13, 2018

YouGov surveyed 2429 US adults

Less than $100

Between $101 and $500

12%

Between $501 and $1,000

13%

More than $1,000

37%

Don't know

N/A - I don't have an emergency fund

21%

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