Dire Straits

What if you had an emergency and had to come up with $400 within two hours?  Furthermore, you are not allowed to use credit cards, borrow, or sell anything to come up with the cash.  Would you be able to?  47% of Americans would not.

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The Secret Shame of Middle Class Americans

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