Reply to post: Re: only 39 per cent of Americans could raise $1,000 to cover an emergency bill

Re: only 39 per cent of Americans could raise $1,000 to cover an emergency bill

Maybe it's "could not borrow $1,000 MORE in an emergency". People have big balances on credit cards (unwise).

it probably also doesn't include selling your home, your landlord's furniture, a child, etc.