Millennials: Debt Exceeds Retirement Savings

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In this episode of The Personal Finance Podcast, Andrew reveals 25 terrifying financial statistics that expose why most Americans are struggling with money, from 78% living paycheck to paycheck and total U.S. debt hitting $18.39 trillion, to credit card balances exceeding retirement savings for millions, auto loans trapping people underwater, half of retirees fearing they'll outlive their money, and AI-powered scams stealing billions, breaking down exactly what each statistic means for your wallet and giving you clear, actionable steps to protect yourself, pay down debt, build emergency savings, and avoid becoming another scary statistic.

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• 25 Scary Money Statistics (Part 1)
• 25 Scary Money Statistics (Part 2)
• How to Break The Paycheck-to-Paycheck Cycle (IN 2025)
• The Case For and Against Bitcoin (You Need to Hear This!)

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