9 in 10 Americans Are Putting Money into Savings This Year, According to Plinqit’s Latest Report

by Kirsten Longnecker | Aug 1, 2024 | Articles, Branding, Business, From the Field, News, Press, Uncategorized

Plinqit’s 2024 State of Savings Report shows savings rate remains strong, but reveals priorities have shifted and consumers’ saving methods vary.

ANN ARBOR, Mich., Aug. 1, 2024 – Plinqit, the first platform that brings together automated savings, data-driven financial wellness content and virtual account management, today published its 2024 State of Savings Report, which reveals new insights into the savings habits of today’s consumers and how saving priorities have shifted in the last year.

This year’s report revealed that 90% of Americans are saving for something this year (similar to 91% in the 2022 State of Savings Report). While the overall savings rate remains strong, savings priorities have shifted. Compared to Plinqit’s 2022 State of Savings Report, fewer Americans are putting money toward an emergency fund (36%, down from 43% in 2022), retirement savings (31%, down from 35% in 2022), buying a vehicle (26%, down from 31% in 2022) and purchasing a home (16%, down from 19% in 2022).

Inflation and higher interest rates have no doubt proven challenging for consumers, but almost all Americans report they are still putting money aside for savings, according to Plinqit’s 2024 State of Savings Report

Plinqit’s 2024 State of Savings Report is based on a recent survey conducted on their behalf by The Harris Poll of more than 2,000 U.S. adults ages 18 and older. This newly published research report features several exclusive findings, including how savings priorities vary by household income, generational differences and more. In addition to savings priorities, this year’s report reveals how much consumers are saving each month, as well as their methods for saving money. The most common way Americans save is with a checking account, with 48% citing this as a saving method. Traditional savings accounts are a close second, with 46% of Americans using this type of account. The survey report also explores what these savings priorities mean for financial institutions, and how they can encourage smarter saving to help consumers navigate today’s high interest rate environment.

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