How Much Americans Are Putting Toward Savings Each Paycheck

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Heres a closer look at how much Americans areputting toward their savings each paycheck.

Only one-quarter of Americans (25%) have balances of $2,000 or more.

; (3) How much do you anticipate your savings account balance to change over the next year?

; (5) How much is the minimum balance you keep in your checking account?

; (6) How much do you currently have in your savings account?

; (7) How much of your paycheck do you put in your checking account?

; (8) How much of your paycheck do you put into your savings account?

; (9) How satisfied are you with your current bank?

; (10) Whats the worst part about your current banking situation?

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; (12) Which of the following bank accounts do you currently use/have open?

; (16) In the past year, how often have you written a physical check?

; (17) When was the last time you chose to visit your bank in-person?

; (19) Have you had an overdraft on your checking account in the past year?

; (20) How much cash do you keep at home?

; (21) Do you believe the current banking system needs to change?

GOBankingRates used PureSpectrums survey platform to conduct the poll.