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States Struggling Most with Debt | Macon News
Consumer debt in the U.S. hit a jaw-dropping $18.8 trillion by the end of 2025, averaging $154,152 per household. A new WalletHub study ranks states by financial distress using credit scores, distressed accounts, bankruptcy trends, and search behavior for debt-related terms. Georgia ranks seventh despite decent credit scores, thanks to rising bankruptcies and high debt search interest. The hardest-hit states? Kansas, Louisiana, Florida, Texas, and South Carolina — where financial pressure is most acute. Behind the numbers: real people struggling in a nation-wide debt crisis. Listen in…
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