Ability to Make Ends Meet COVID-19

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As a result of the pandemic, were you laid off or furloughed at any time in 2020 or 2021?

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19% of white respondents and 18% of AAPI respondents were laid off as a result of the pandemic, compared to 25% of Black/African American respondents and 25% of Hispanic/Latino respondents

In the past 12 months, have you experienced a large drop in income which you did not expect?

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In the past 12 months, have you experienced a large drop in income which you did not expect?

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32% of Hispanic/Latino respondents experienced a large drop in income they did not expect, compared to 32% of Black/African American respondents, 21% of AAPI respondents, and 23% of white respondents

If you received a stimulus payment, what did you use the money for?

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  • Made purchases or paid bills
  • Added to savings
  • Paid down debt
  • Donated
  • Invested in the stock market
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59% of respondents made a purchase or paid bills with their stimulus payment, while 38% of respondents added to their savings with their stimulus payment.

In a typical month, how difficult is it for you to cover your expenses and pay all your bills?

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  • Not at all difficult

In a typical month, how difficult is it for you to cover your expenses and pay all your bills?

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36% of respondents in 2009 found it not at all difficult to cover their expenses and pay all their bills, compared to 54% of respondents in 2021

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