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Middle-Aged Americans Are Filing for Bankruptcy at the Highest Rate Since 2017 — Debt, Inflation and Soaring Gas Prices Are Piling on the Pressure

Sep 15, 2026 · 04:56 AM ET· updated 2h ago
Middle-Aged Americans Are Filing for Bankruptcy at the Highest Rate Since 2017 — Debt, Inflation and Soaring Gas Prices Are Piling on the Pressure

Americans aged 40 to 59 now account for nearly half of new bankruptcies, the largest share since 2017, as debt and costs pile up

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More middle-aged people are running out of money and filing bankruptcy. This shows people are struggling with bills, so watch if stores see fewer shoppers buying things.

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