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The Illusion of Prosperity: Navigating Personal Success in a Society Burdened by Debt

In recent years, American consumer debt has skyrocketed to unprecedented levels, with credit card debt alone reaching an alarming $1.17 trillion according to the Federal Reserve. As parents increasingly rely on "buy now, pay later" services to finance holiday spending—67% at last count—one must ponder: why does a society perceived to be thriving find itself buried in financial burdens?