BUSINESSMay 25 · 16:55 UTCNY POSTAriel Zilber

Americans are under intense financial stress as household debt reaches $18.8T

Americans are experiencing significant financial stress as household debt reaches $18.8 trillion. A nonprofit credit-counseling group reported that rising debt is straining budgets, reducing savings, and decreasing financial flexibility.

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