Amid skyrocketing inflation and the aftermath of the COVID-19 pandemic, many Americans are struggling to make ends meet.
According to the latest data gathered from the Federal Reserve Bank of New York, in the third quarter of 2022, the total household debt rose by $351 billion, reaching $16.51 trillion.
Data further showed that Americans’ total credit card balance was $925 billion and that many people can’t afford a $1000 emergency expense.
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