Personal bankruptcy filings are soaring in 2026, signaling growing economic distress

Per The Conversation, personal bankruptcy filings in the United States have jumped by nearly fifty percent since 2022, topping half a million cases this year. The increase coincides with rising inflation and higher credit‑card interest rates that are squeezing household budgets. This wave of filings underscores the growing financial strain on American consumers.

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