A recent poll found that two-thirds of Americans would have difficulty coming up with the money to cover a $1,000 emergency. It found that these financial difficulties span all income levels.

It also found that despite an absence of savings, the same two-thirds said they feel positive about their finances. This is a sign that they’re basically living day to day.

You can read the full article from the Associated Press at: http://bigstory.ap.org/965e48ed609245539ed315f83e01b6a2.

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