But what's the main cause?
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What we learned
We asked 1,000 U.S. adults about their debt — what's causing it, their feelings about it and how they manage. We learned that nearly 70% of Americans say they’re in debt, with inflation as the number one culprit. Some say they've had to put groceries or utilities on their credit cards. And though many recognize they're facing intense economic headwinds, a third of our respondents say they blame themselves for being in debt.
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