Americans' debt declines, but signs of financial strain persist

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1. Tue, 11 August 2026

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   • bakersfieldnow.com17:20first to report
     Americans' debt declines, but signs of financial strain persist

     Household debt dipped for the first time since the pandemic, but the picture is mixed: some delinquencies eased while others remain elevated, signaling continued financial strain.

2. Wed, 12 August 2026

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   • The Hill15:04
     Fewer student loan borrowers falling behind on payments: Report

     Delinquency rates among student loan borrowers dipped last quarter relative to a year prior, according to a new analysis from the Federal Reserve Bank of New York. Roughly 7.8 percent of student loan borrowers missed at least three monthly payments in the second quarter, according to data from the New York Fed’s quarterly report on...