NFCC Financial Stress Forecast Reaches 6.7 in Q2 2026
Households Continue to Manage Debt While Running on Empty
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The National Foundation for Credit Counseling® (NFCC®) today released its Financial Stress Forecast (FSF) for the second quarter of 2026, reporting a score of 6.7 out of 10, up from 6.6 in the previous quarter, matching the prior projection. The forecast also projects financial stress will remain at 6.7 in Q3 2026, suggesting that elevated financial strain has become a persistent reality for many American households.
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