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Fiscal Facts

March 27, 2023
According to the Federal Reserve, 77% of US families held debt in 2019, but their sources of debt varied. 52% held debt from installment loans, 45% from credit card balances, 42% from their primary residence.
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According to the Federal Reserve, 77% of US families held debt in 2019, but their sources of debt varied. 52% held debt from installment loans, 45% from credit card balances, 42% from their primary residence.