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Debt is one of the biggest problems facing Americans. In this episode, we’ll break down exactly how much debt the average American has at different ages, what they’re doing wrong, and how to do it better.
Research and resources from this episode:
- Average American Owes $21,800 Non-Mortgage Debt, A Five-Year Low
- What is the average age of first-time homebuyers (and why is it getting higher)?
- Motherhood deferred: U.S. median age for giving birth hits 30
- America’s Student Loans Were Never Going to Be Repaid
- Average American debt by age and generation in 2023
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