Most Black adults say they can meet their basic needs with at least a little left over for extras

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February 23, 2022

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

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Most Black adults say they can meet their basic needs with at least a little left over for extras

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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
About one-in-seven Black adults work more than one job, with most doing so to meet basic needs

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