May 26, 2013

Five Shocking Statistics on Debt

Here's some debt stats that were shared in week two of our Financial Fitness teaching series.
  • The average American is now spending $1.36 for every dollar they make. That means Americans are living on 136% of their income. 
  • For those carrying a balance on their credit card(s), the average is $14,517. 
  • The average 21 year old owes $12,000. By 28 they owe $78,000. 
  • 55% of American households are living paycheck to paycheck. 
  • In 1970 only 15% of Americans had credit cards. As of 2013 77% now have credit cards. 
If you find yourself steeped in debt, New Day can help. To start, visit our www.newdaychurch.cc/financialfitness and listen to our message on DEBT. 

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