People have money, but they’re forgetting to pay bills

Stress due to inflation, the Covid-19 pandemic and stock-market volatility is also causing them to miss items on their money to-do lists, they say (Photo: AFP) — Stress due to inflation, the Covid-19 pandemic and stock-market volatility is also causing them to miss items on their money to-do lists, they say (Photo: AFP)

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5 min read . Updated: 19 Jul 2022, 05:03 PM IST Veronica Dagher, The Wall Street Journal

Credit-card and other delinquencies are rising. Here’s how to remember to pay, even when you’re stressed about inflation.

More Americans are falling short on their financial responsibilities, like paying their bills or meeting with their financial adviser. In many cases, it’s happening because, they say, they simply forgot.

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