49% of Americans have dipped into savings: What it reveals about the state of jobs in the land of opportunity

A new Resume Now survey of 1,011 US adults reveals deep cracks in the American job market. Just 12% say wages match inflation, and only 17% can cover essentials and save. With most cutting spending, draining savings, and relying on outside help, the data signals not unemployment—but a widening wage inadequacy crisis.

49% of Americans have dipped into savings: What it reveals about the state of jobs in the land of opportunity
A new Resume Now survey of 1,011 US adults reveals deep cracks in the American job market. Just 12% say wages match inflation, and only 17% can cover essentials and save. With most cutting spending, draining savings, and relying on outside help, the data signals not unemployment—but a widening wage inadequacy crisis.