Thursday, October 08, 2015
“How much money do you have saved in your savings account?”
A simple question with a not-so-simple answer, as a recent GoBankingRates.com survey found. According to the survey, one-fifth of Americans do not have a savings account, and nearly two-thirds have no more than $1,000 saved.
Those who have money saved, however, have much more than $1,000 – ten times more, per the survey’s findings. Perhaps attributable to age, seniors, or those aged 65 and older, are most likely to have $10,000 or more saved. Millennials, or those aged 18 to 24, are most likely to have less than $1,000 saved.
Interestingly, Gen Xers, or those aged 35 to 54, are most likely to have a savings account balance of $0.
“It’s troubling how many Americans aren’t thinking about long-term planning or retirement, with little to nothing stashed away in a savings account,” says Casey Bond, editor-in-chief of GOBankingRates. “Saving money is an uphill battle for many, but there are a number of simple ways people can consistently grow their nest egg over time, such as automating their savings. Even a small contribution is better than nothing at all."
Source: GOBankingRates.com
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