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Americans owe $1.40 for every dollar earned, new analysis finds
The average American earns $45,000 annually but carries $63,000 in debt, resulting in a $1.40 debt per dollar earned. A ConsumerAffairs analysis highlights financial strain, with Louisiana, Nevada, and Mississippi showing high delinquency rates for mortgages, credit cards, and overall debt, respectively.
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