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How much $ does the typical person have liquid?

Cash, brokerage account, whatever.
curious parlour
  05/24/26
2/3 of Americans live paycheck to paycheck so the median per...
bisexual address
  05/24/26
Literally not a few bucks in his or her pocket?
curious parlour
  05/24/26
For every moment they have $40 cash on them, there's another...
bisexual address
  05/24/26
Even Steven
Contagious stage
  05/24/26
like $200-$500 not even joking
Passionate corn cake space
  05/24/26
You can't ask about the "typical person" in 2026. ...
Mewling area party of the first part
  05/24/26
yeah every Scumbag has a maxed out Credit One with late fees...
sienna windowlicker
  05/24/26
With VHCOL that’s like 6 months imo
Mewling area party of the first part
  05/24/26
i'm aware which is why I only buy stocks and indie games
sienna windowlicker
  05/24/26
Are you getting a 10th Gen Console
Mewling area party of the first part
  05/24/26
you mean other than my decisive Switch 2 victory? hell yeah ...
sienna windowlicker
  05/24/26
https://www.xoxohth.com/thread.php?thread_id=5868749&mc=...
Mewling area party of the first part
  05/24/26
median checking account balance is several thousand dollars ...
Lascivious Abnormal Filthpig
  05/24/26
I wonder what percent have a million+ liquid. Is it even 1%...
curious parlour
  05/24/26
does liquid mean physical cash or depository account balance...
Lascivious Abnormal Filthpig
  05/24/26
Physical cash, bank accounts, brokerage accounts, maybe Cryp...
curious parlour
  05/24/26
What about my wife's pussy? I can convert that to cash
massive stimulating shrine gaping
  05/24/26
it's very liquid
Pearl Mind-boggling Ticket Booth
  05/25/26
honestly i have like 1 bottle of juice and maybe some plant ...
Ruddy generalized bond
  05/24/26
the concept of "liquid" is retarded. sure if ur mo...
zombie-like temple
  05/24/26
most people with stocks and bonds have them in roths and 401...
Pearl Mind-boggling Ticket Booth
  05/25/26
Stocks and bonds are considered liquid assets
Aquamarine stead international law enforcement agency
  05/25/26
never heard this before, nigga
zombie-like temple
  05/25/26
You thought the term "liquid assets" referred only...
Aquamarine stead international law enforcement agency
  05/26/26
TT thinks "liquid assets" refer to JUICE
Appetizing Heaven
  05/27/26
Does it count as "liquid" if it is in a 401k or ot...
Ebony crotch
  05/24/26
retirement is obviously not liquid wtf.
sienna windowlicker
  05/24/26
Stocks and bonds are liquid assets so effectively the liquid...
Aquamarine stead international law enforcement agency
  05/25/26
Maybe $800
Contagious stage
  05/24/26
Absolutely disgusted by the definitions of "liquidity&q...
Lake exhilarant meetinghouse background story
  05/24/26
It would be interesting to know what the typical household s...
fuchsia goal in life abode
  05/25/26
probably like $2-3k at most.
Green sweet tailpipe
  05/25/26
1st of the month, 5k 30th of the month, 1k
Cruel-hearted harsh station
  05/25/26
few thousand, i reckon
fragrant pit
  05/25/26
Probably a couple million if you count bonds
duck-like range
  05/25/26
series EE don't count.
Razzle-dazzle office partner
  05/26/26
I think this is flame, you should count them at a discounted...
duck-like range
  05/27/26
(guy who just admitted to owning EE 'grandma' bonds)
Razzle-dazzle office partner
  05/27/26
AI Overview According to the Federal Reserve’s Survey...
Floppy property personal credit line
  05/27/26


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Date: May 24th, 2026 2:19 PM
Author: curious parlour

Cash, brokerage account, whatever.

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=5868748&forum_id=2most#49898475)



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Date: May 24th, 2026 2:26 PM
Author: bisexual address

2/3 of Americans live paycheck to paycheck so the median person probably has around $0 liquid.

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=5868748&forum_id=2most#49898494)



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Date: May 24th, 2026 2:30 PM
Author: curious parlour

Literally not a few bucks in his or her pocket?

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=5868748&forum_id=2most#49898496)



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Date: May 24th, 2026 3:08 PM
Author: bisexual address

For every moment they have $40 cash on them, there's another moment a different time in the month where they have <>nocash<> and are overdrawn by $40.

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=5868748&forum_id=2most#49898563)



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Date: May 24th, 2026 4:43 PM
Author: Contagious stage

Even Steven

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=5868748&forum_id=2most#49898685)



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Date: May 24th, 2026 2:31 PM
Author: Passionate corn cake space

like $200-$500

not even joking

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=5868748&forum_id=2most#49898497)



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Date: May 24th, 2026 2:33 PM
Author: Mewling area party of the first part

You can't ask about the "typical person" in 2026. This isn't 1960. Be specific about which Caste you're talking about.

One single drop of Scum and they have nothing. it was already spent.

High Losers amass immense liquidity cushions because they know they're screwed/first to be laid off/most likely not getting tenure. A Loser who makes like 50k probably has 150k liquid in order to avoid Homelessness.

If Jocks/Preps ace OCI and get lifestyle creep then they might not be liquid even if their net worth dwarf yours (much like your height)

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=5868748&forum_id=2most#49898505)



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Date: May 24th, 2026 4:07 PM
Author: sienna windowlicker

yeah every Scumbag has a maxed out Credit One with late fees and accrued interest along with a truck loan at 22% interest and $1000k monthly payment, probably a Personal Loan for no fathomable reason too.

I am at about 90,000K liquidity atm tyvm.

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=5868748&forum_id=2most#49898624)



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Date: May 24th, 2026 4:41 PM
Author: Mewling area party of the first part

With VHCOL that’s like 6 months imo

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=5868748&forum_id=2most#49898681)



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Date: May 24th, 2026 5:24 PM
Author: sienna windowlicker

i'm aware which is why I only buy stocks and indie games

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=5868748&forum_id=2most#49898770)



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Date: May 24th, 2026 5:28 PM
Author: Mewling area party of the first part

Are you getting a 10th Gen Console

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=5868748&forum_id=2most#49898774)



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Date: May 24th, 2026 5:29 PM
Author: sienna windowlicker

you mean other than my decisive Switch 2 victory? hell yeah I am.

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=5868748&forum_id=2most#49898777)



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Date: May 24th, 2026 6:06 PM
Author: Mewling area party of the first part

https://www.xoxohth.com/thread.php?thread_id=5868749&mc=1&forum_id=2

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=5868748&forum_id=2most#49898827)



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Date: May 24th, 2026 2:34 PM
Author: Lascivious Abnormal Filthpig

median checking account balance is several thousand dollars and more than 90% of adults have a checking account

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=5868748&forum_id=2most#49898506)



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Date: May 24th, 2026 3:22 PM
Author: curious parlour

I wonder what percent have a million+ liquid. Is it even 1%?

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=5868748&forum_id=2most#49898583)



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Date: May 24th, 2026 3:42 PM
Author: Lascivious Abnormal Filthpig

does liquid mean physical cash or depository account balance? i doubt 1% have $1 million measured that way

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=5868748&forum_id=2most#49898591)



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Date: May 24th, 2026 3:44 PM
Author: curious parlour

Physical cash, bank accounts, brokerage accounts, maybe Crypto, maybe app shit like Venmo and CashApp. Basically money in a form that can be accessed within a few days.

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=5868748&forum_id=2most#49898593)



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Date: May 24th, 2026 5:29 PM
Author: massive stimulating shrine gaping

What about my wife's pussy? I can convert that to cash

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=5868748&forum_id=2most#49898776)



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Date: May 25th, 2026 8:16 AM
Author: Pearl Mind-boggling Ticket Booth

it's very liquid

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=5868748&forum_id=2most#49899658)



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Date: May 24th, 2026 3:37 PM
Author: Ruddy generalized bond

honestly i have like 1 bottle of juice and maybe some plant based milk at any given time so definitely less than 100 fl oz or approximately $6 - 8 dollars worth

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=5868748&forum_id=2most#49898589)



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Date: May 24th, 2026 3:47 PM
Author: zombie-like temple

the concept of "liquid" is retarded. sure if ur money is tied in a home thats one thing but if its stocks and bond etfs u can pull that shit out in 2-3 days

but most amerishits dont even have stocks and bonds so real answer is prob somewhere between $500-5000

when i did shitlol most of my clients were mega broke and they werent even bottom 25%, like these furks were totally living paycheck to paycheck and on CC's, 90% of amerikkkans are furking retarded, the rest are NOWAG NOWIG or KIKE

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=5868748&forum_id=2most#49898596)



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Date: May 25th, 2026 8:16 AM
Author: Pearl Mind-boggling Ticket Booth

most people with stocks and bonds have them in roths and 401s and can't pull them out without a big penalty.

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=5868748&forum_id=2most#49899659)



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Date: May 25th, 2026 8:21 AM
Author: Aquamarine stead international law enforcement agency

Stocks and bonds are considered liquid assets

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=5868748&forum_id=2most#49899662)



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Date: May 25th, 2026 2:05 PM
Author: zombie-like temple

never heard this before, nigga

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=5868748&forum_id=2most#49900073)



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Date: May 26th, 2026 10:47 AM
Author: Aquamarine stead international law enforcement agency

You thought the term "liquid assets" referred only to cash or something?

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=5868748&forum_id=2most#49901939)



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Date: May 27th, 2026 10:14 AM
Author: Appetizing Heaven

TT thinks "liquid assets" refer to JUICE

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=5868748&forum_id=2most#49903745)



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Date: May 24th, 2026 4:09 PM
Author: Ebony crotch

Does it count as "liquid" if it is in a 401k or other retirement account? If I am willing to pay the tax and penalty on my retirement accounts, I have around $2M liquid. If not, then I have like $20k liquid.

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=5868748&forum_id=2most#49898626)



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Date: May 24th, 2026 4:11 PM
Author: sienna windowlicker

retirement is obviously not liquid wtf.

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=5868748&forum_id=2most#49898631)



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Date: May 25th, 2026 8:23 AM
Author: Aquamarine stead international law enforcement agency

Stocks and bonds are liquid assets so effectively the liquid worth of a retirement account is the current market value minus the theoretical penalty if you were to sell early

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=5868748&forum_id=2most#49899664)



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Date: May 24th, 2026 4:42 PM
Author: Contagious stage

Maybe $800

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=5868748&forum_id=2most#49898684)



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Date: May 24th, 2026 5:20 PM
Author: Lake exhilarant meetinghouse background story

Absolutely disgusted by the definitions of "liquidity" ITT

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=5868748&forum_id=2most#49898757)



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Date: May 25th, 2026 6:19 AM
Author: fuchsia goal in life abode

It would be interesting to know what the typical household situation is of 40 year old with a college degree living in large metro area.

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=5868748&forum_id=2most#49899624)



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Date: May 25th, 2026 8:23 AM
Author: Green sweet tailpipe

probably like $2-3k at most.

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=5868748&forum_id=2most#49899665)



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Date: May 25th, 2026 8:58 AM
Author: Cruel-hearted harsh station

1st of the month, 5k

30th of the month, 1k

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=5868748&forum_id=2most#49899683)



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Date: May 25th, 2026 9:16 AM
Author: fragrant pit

few thousand, i reckon

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=5868748&forum_id=2most#49899696)



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Date: May 25th, 2026 9:35 AM
Author: duck-like range

Probably a couple million if you count bonds

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=5868748&forum_id=2most#49899717)



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Date: May 26th, 2026 10:52 AM
Author: Razzle-dazzle office partner

series EE don't count.

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=5868748&forum_id=2most#49901954)



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Date: May 27th, 2026 9:02 AM
Author: duck-like range

I think this is flame, you should count them at a discounted value

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=5868748&forum_id=2most#49903688)



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Date: May 27th, 2026 9:36 AM
Author: Razzle-dazzle office partner

(guy who just admitted to owning EE 'grandma' bonds)

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=5868748&forum_id=2most#49903704)



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Date: May 27th, 2026 10:37 AM
Author: Floppy property personal credit line

AI Overview

According to the Federal Reserve’s Survey of Consumer Finances, the average checking/transaction account balance in the U.S. is $16,891. However, because massive balances skew averages upward, median balances give a better representation of what most Americans actually hold.

The median transaction account balance by age group is as follows:

Age Group Median Balance

Under 35 $5,400

35–44 $7,500

45–54 $8,700

55–64 $8,000

65–74 $13,400

75 and older $10,000

Note: These figures include both checking and savings balances used for day-to-day transactions and do not include long-term investments like 401(k)s or IRAs.

For a closer look at the data, see the full report on the Investopedia Average U.S. Bank Balance Analysis.

The breakdown of average versus median net worth across different age groups is as follows:

Age Bracket Average Net Worth Median Net Worth

Under 35 $183,500 $39,000

35–44 $549,600 $135,600

45–54 $975,800 $247,200

55–64 $1.57 million $364,500

65–74 $1.79 million $410,000

75 and older $1.62 million $334,700

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=5868748&forum_id=2most#49903765)