Financial Security Stats

In Canada:

• 31% of Canadians don't make enough money to cover their monthly expenses.
• More than half say they are within $200 away from not being able to pay their bills.
  
• 47% of Canadians aged 55 to 64 have no employer pension. And the median value of their retirement savings is only $3,000

The United States picture is even gloomier.

• 40% of Americans struggle to pay their bills on time.
• The average American household carries $16,000 in credit card debt.
• 44% say they could not cover an unexpected expense of $400.

Credit: Saving Your Future

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