'We Get By, That's About It': 40% Of Surveyed Vermonters Can't Cover A Surprise Expense
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Summary: Many Vermonters would have trouble covering an unexpected bill. A VPR-Vermont PBS survey released this week found 40% of respondents said they would not be able to afford an unplanned $1,000 expense right away.