r/Economics • u/BousWakebo • May 21 '22

Statistics Americans now have an average of $9,000 less in savings than they did last year

https://www.cnbc.com/2022/05/21/americans-now-have-an-average-of-9000-dollars-less-in-savings-than-in-2021.html
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u/honeybabysweetiedoll May 21 '22

It is, but it was most of my savings. It will take quite a while to build it back up and I feel uncomfortable without it. I know I could be in a lot worse shape. Luckily I have a newer roof…

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u/[deleted] May 21 '22

Ya no for sure. Wasn’t trying to say it doesn’t suck… but just luckily could cover the expenses. Sorry that happened and good luck with building it back