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More than half of US consumers run out of money before month's end

Original: More than half of US consumers now routinely end the month short of funds

New reporting indicates that a majority of American consumers now routinely find themselves short of funds by the end of the month. The finding points to persistent strain on household budgets, with rising living costs leaving many people unable to cover expenses from one paycheck to the next. Commentators are highlighting the figure as a sign of widespread financial fragility among ordinary households.

Why now: Rising costs of living and squeezed household budgets are making consumers' month-end shortfalls a pressing financial concern.

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