'Straw that broke the camel's back': Financial distress grows as rates rise
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Source: ABC News
Published: 2026-05-06 04:43 UTC+10:00
Section: General
Factuality Score: 100
Opinion Category: Neutral
Topics: Economy & Finance, Financial Markets, Tax & Budget, Property & Housing, World News, Business & Economy
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Since the start of the year, more than 65,000 people have contacted the National Debt Helpline in financial distress. (Adobe Stock: Spyrakot)
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