$2.7T in Crisis Savings Stay Hoarded by Wary Consumers

Who knew such a negative spin could be put on 'saving money in uncertain times'

Another name for hoarding is "spending slowly" or "saving to afford the new normal".

Our family saved our stimulus and years of tax returns. It was just enough to pay a rental lease upfront - which is what it took to beat 400:1 odds and score one of the few available rentals.