63% of workers unable to pay a $500 emergency expense, survey finds. How employers may help change that
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High inflation continues to add financial stress to workers' budgets. Experts say new benefits to provide emergency savings plans may help.
  • dfc09@lemmy.world
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    1 year ago

    True, financial literacy is pretty lacking, but that’s more of an education issue than “their fault”

    Most dealerships and banks will happily approve a loan that’s too high to be realistic. It’s predatory, I make $20/hr and got approved for up to $300k for a mortgage. I bought a house worth half that and it’s still a lot. Just feel like banks really shouldn’t let people sign loans worth 80% of their monthly income