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The Looming Consumer Debt Crisis in America
As governments grapple with rising national debts, a more insidious crisis is quietly brewing at ground level: consumer debt. This growing financial burden encompasses everything from soaring credit card balances and skyrocketing mortgage payments to the recent reintroduction of student loan bills. Millions of Americans are starting to feel the financial squeeze, prompting questions about the potential for a broader economic crisis hidden in plain sight. In this article, we’ll unpack the current state of consumer debt and consider what it might mean for the future.