Canadians are among the best prepared to handle a financial emergency, according to a global study of residents in 15 countries by research firm TNS.
Roughly seven in 10 consumers in Canada, Italy and the Netherlands said they would be able to get their hands on $2,000 in 30 days in the event some unexpected need arose in the next month.
Residents in Luxembourg were the most confident (90%) they could obtain the needed cash.
In contrast, less than half of consumers in the U.K., the U.S. and Germany said they would be able to get a hold of the funds.
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