10 Jaw-Dropping Money Stats About the Average American

10 Jaw-Dropping Money Stats About the Average American

April 9, 2026 · 38 min

About this episode

The episode discusses surprising financial statistics about the average American to encourage listeners to reassess their own financial situations.

💻 Shape what comes next for Smart Money Happy Hour by participating in our Spring 2026 audience study! We’re not encouraging you to keep up with the Joneses, but have you ever wondered what their finances are actually like? Today, we’re unpacking jaw-dropping money stats that’ll make you reevaluate your own money situation. Next Steps: 🎙️ Catch our episode Weird Money Habits That Will Make You Rich. 🍸 Follow Smart Money Happy Hour on TikTok: @smartmoneyhappyhour 📱 Submit a Guilty As Charged question for Rachel and George! Leave us a voicemail with your question at 877-306-1517 or send a DM to @rachelcruze or @georgekamel on Instagram! Be sure to type “GUILTY?” at the top of your message so we don’t miss it. 💵 Create a free budget and find more margin with EveryDollar. Connect With Our Sponsors: Check out the FAIRWINDS Credit Union exclusive account bundle. Get 20% off when you join DeleteMe. Get 20% off with code SMARTMONEY at Cozy Earth. Today’s Happy Hour Special: 🍹 Tequila Aperol Spritz Recipe by Join Jules 1 cup tequila blanco 2 1/2 cups Aperol 1 bottle sparkling rosé 1 cup sparkling soda water Instructions: Add all ingredients into a pitcher and mix together. Pour…

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