Americans in Their 30s Are Racking Up Debt at Historic Rates
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Total debt for millennials in their 30s hit more than $3.8 trillion in the fourth quarter, a 27% jump from late 2019, and the steepest increase of any age group. Host J.R. Whalen is joined by WSJ reporter Gina Heeb as well as 31-year-old Stacey Coquelin, who is struggling to contain rising debt as well as her daily expenses.
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