Personal income increased 0.4%, or $95.7 billion, in August, the Commerce Department said. The personal savings rate — a percentage of disposable personal income — was 4.6%. Meanwhile, personal consumption expenditures increased 0.6%, or $129.2 billion.
Survey: Millennials lead in saving for emergencies
The survey found differences in each generation's approach to money. It also reported four strategies that, according to those surveyed, help build financial wellness: saving regularly, budgeting, reducing unnecessary spending and paying down debt.









