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69% of Americans have < $1,000 in savings.
按照购买力计算,美国最差一半人,比中国最差一半人要穷得多。
这就是为什么资本主义美国,其实穷得叮当响,但是消费能力超强,可以加关税威胁其他国家
Less than $500 in savings: A November 2023 GOBankingRates survey found that nearly half of Americans (around 47%) have $500 or less in their savings accounts.
Less than $1,000 in savings: Other reports and surveys from recent years often cite that roughly 56% to 62% of Americans have less than $1,000 in their savings accounts, leaving many vulnerable to unexpected expenses.
Emergency expenses: A 2025 Bankrate report indicates that 59% of Americans would be unable to cover a $1,000 emergency expense using their savings.
Bottom 50% wealth: As of a few years ago, the bottom 50% of U.S. households had a collective negative net worth of around $900 billion, highlighting a massive wealth gap where the top 1% holds a disproportionate share of total wealth.