October 9, 2026

U.S. Families Struggle with Debt as Payments Fall Behind

Nearly 20% of families are behind on loan payments, up from 12% in the previous survey.
The share of families with payment-to-income ratios over 40% rose to 8.6%, the highest since 2013.
Concerns about financial stability persist, with many households reporting worsening financial situations.

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