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2021 National Financial Capability Study The Geography of Financial Capability

The National Financial Capability Study (NFCS) takes a pulse of the behaviors and motivations that are guiding financial decision making across the United States.

With surveys every three years since 2009 and 27,118 respondents in 2021, the NFCS has a rich data set across all 50 states and the District of Columbia.

The map below showcases state-by-state results, which can be explored further by demographic and time-based filters.

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Have you set aside emergency or rainy day funds that would cover your expenses for 3 months? Percent who said yes

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