Americans' savings is dwindling
Americans are in relatively good shape financially, but their position is tenuous. During the pandemic Americans' savings rate ballooned due to government stimulus and a lack of places to spend money. Now, with the economy reopened they are making up for lost time. Americans' personal savings rate is now below pre-pandemic levels, according to data from the Federal Reserve Bank.
Many consumers have already exhausted their pandemic savings and are buying on credit. The number of consumers with credit cards and personal loans reached record highs in the second quarter, according to a report from TransUnion. Inflation and rising interest rates are pushing consumers to spend more for the same amount of goods and services.
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Johnnie Worker : We have more debt than we can repay. That’s why I personally believe low inflation is no longer a choice
polite Chupacabra_84 : inflation is seen abd experienced by all, not only Americans.
RDK79 : I’m shocked national debt is not a hot topic. It use to be. Balance the budget was a big deal, it even happened once…. and had all the associated pros and cons. Now it’s not an issue at all! I’m sure it will be, just a matter of time I guess.