Americans spending less, saving more than usual during virus pandemic

A new AP-NORC poll finds that just under half of Americans are saving more money now than they were before the coronavirus pandemic. About a quarter say they are paying down debt faster than usual.


Results based on interviews with 1,075 U.S. adults conducted August 17–20. The margin of error is ±4.1 percentage points for the full sample.
Source: AP-NORC Center for Public Affairs Research
Associated Press