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Credit Card Debt Breaks $1.2T Record; One-Third Raiding Savings

Washington Post reports 70% of Americans believe their residence is no longer affordable. Credit card debt hit record $1.2T, with over one-quarter increasingly relying on cards for daily expenses.

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