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U.S. Personal Bankruptcy Filings Have Risen Nearly 50% Since 2022, Though Rates Remain Below Pre-Pandemic Levels
Bankruptcy filings in the United States have climbed roughly 48% between 2022 and 2025, according to NPR, Business, though the rate has not yet returned to where it stood before the pandemic.
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