Americans are experiencing the financial impacts of the pandemic very unevenly. Overall, they are about as likely as before the coronavirus pandemic to describe their personal financial situation favorably and 68% have even experienced positive impacts such as being able to reduce spending or save more money than usual.
The public’s perception of its overall financial health hasn’t changed much since last spring: 67% say it is good and 32% say it is poor. Still, more than a third lack confidence in their ability to pay an unexpected bill of $1,000 or unexpected medical expenses. CONTINUED
AP-NORC Center for Public Affairs Research
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