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Four in ten Americans don't have the savings to deal with an unexpected $400 expense. That's why I've got a bill with

that would guarantee employer savings accounts to prepare for surprises today and retirement tomorrow.

Coons and Klobuchar: Most Americans can't save for retirement. We want to fix that | CNN Business

Our legislation, the Saving for the Future Act, would guarantee that if you're working full time, in addition to your pay, you would receive a savings contribution of at least 50 cents per hour...

11:58 PM · Apr 26, 2019

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But how does that help a small business owner like me? Great idea but there should be more help to encourage entrepreneurship and individually owned personal businesses. Self employment tax is ridiculous.

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Where was that taken, how many people sample, what ages, what part of country ?

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When will the Democrats learn that Government serves a purpose to help those that can't help themselves for things beyond individual capability, but not for those who are capable of caring for themselves without Government intervention. We should not treat adults as children.

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How does that work in the gig economy?

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This is not a solution. This is a band aid on wealth inequality.

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I support you and recognize the role of wealth concentration in many families' predicament. But there is a cultural role, too - folks I know who should be OK just plain spend too much.