A Bankrate survey found that one-third of Americans say they're living paycheck to paycheck and have little money for savings.

cross-posted from: https://lemmy.world/post/17601144

Even as inflation continues to cool into the second half of 2024, many Americans say they’re still struggling to make ends meet.

Roughly one-third of U.S. workers say they’re living paycheck to paycheck and have nearly no money for savings after paying their monthly bills, according to a survey from personal finance website Bankrate.

  • Cagi@lemmy.ca
    50·
    5 months ago

    Only within capitalism, where the myth of eternal growth is a central pillar.

    • reallykindasorta@slrpnk.net
      4·
      5 months ago

      Yeah, and for stability under capitalism it is indeed a necessity rather than a myth. We really need to wean ourselves from this market mediation (even if it’s too late to save ourselves there’s honor in the attempt).