How People REALLY Afford Their Lifestyle (And How Few Are Debt Free)

Chris Invests - Dividend Investing & Passive Income · Oct 3, 2026 · 11m

How many people are debt free? The answer is pretty shocking. Most of us already know that debt generally isn’t a great thing. It drains your budget, increases stress, and makes it harder to invest. It raises the amount of income you need just to get by each month, and it can push retirement further into the future. And yet debt has become a normal part of modern life. Mortgages, car loans, student loans, and credit cards are built into the financial system. For millions of households, loan payments are simply another monthly bill alongside groceries and utilities. In this video, we’ll take a…