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Most US consumers now run out of money before month's end
Original: More than half of US consumers now routinely end the month short of funds
Reports say more than half of US consumers now routinely end the month short of money, a sign that inflation, high interest rates and depleted savings continue to strain household budgets. Commentators link the pattern to rising prices for rent, food and utilities outpacing wage growth. The finding is fueling broader discussion about the state of American household finances.
Why now: Household financial strain amid persistent inflation and cost-of-living concerns is a major ongoing worry for Americans.
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- More than half of US consumers now routinely end the month short of funds · News Channel 3-12
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