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U.S. household wealth hits record high

Ben Bradford Jun 7, 2019
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U.S. household wealth hits record high

Ben Bradford Jun 7, 2019
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A new report from the Federal Reserve finds the net worth of American households and nonprofits reached almost $109 trillion. But a reported rise in consumer debt complicates the economic picture.

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