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Archive Home > 2009 > July > 14 > Americans’ stress over debt seems to be easing up

Americans’ stress over debt seems to be easing up

Survey shows more people optimistic about getting out from under bills

By Jeannine Aversa / The Bulletin
July 14, 2009

WASHINGTON — Unemployment is rising. Nest eggs are in tatters. Home values have tanked. And yet surprisingly, Americans are feeling less stress from debt these days.

Chalk it up to the power of positive thinking combined with people saving more, spending less and trimming debt to cope....

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