NFCC Reveals Worsening Financial Situation for Americans
Consumers Report Growing Debt and Heightened Anxiety Since Spring 2025
(WASHINGTON, D.C.) – August 27, 2025 – A new survey from the National Foundation for Credit Counseling (NFCC) and The Harris Poll reveals a troubling trend in consumer finances, showing a deterioration in financial behaviors and attitudes between spring and August of this year. The findings indicate that Americans are increasingly struggling with debt and feeling less secure about their financial future.
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