About a third of Black adults say they have a three-month emergency fund

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February 23, 2022

Most Black Americans say they can meet basic needs financially, but many still experience economic insecurity

About a third of Black adults say they have a three-month emergency fund

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About a third of Black adults say they have a three-month emergency fund

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Most Black Americans say they can meet basic needs financially, but many still experience economic insecurity
Most Black adults say they can meet their basic needs with at least a little left over for extras
About a third of Black adults say they have a three-month emergency fund
About one-in-seven Black adults work more than one job, with most doing so to meet basic needs

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Most Black Americans say they can meet basic needs financially, but many still experience economic insecurity

About a third of Black adults say they have a three-month emergency fund

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