- 82% of respondents are concerned about a potential recession in the near future.
- 47% of respondents are financially preparing for a recession
- 52% of respondents said they would likely explore borrowing options to navigate through a recession
- 75% of respondents have experienced financial difficulties in the past year
- 2 out of 5 respondents said $500 or more expense would have a significant negative impact on their overall financial situation.
According to the survey, a majority of respondents would hold off on making major purchases in the face of a recession. Their biggest areas of concern during a recession would include housing expenses and income stability.
Those looking to borrow money to tide them over during a recession would most heavily rely on credit cards and personal loans, while trying to avoid borrowing money from family members or pulling money out of their retirement accounts.
A more detailed write-up of the Economy Uncertainty study can be found here. This research was commissioned by leading loan provider, Advance America
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