These are 4 major life goals Americans are putting off because they can’t pay their debt. (via CNBCMakeIt)
Debt has more far-reaching impact, too.
Approximately three of every four millennials in the United States report having some form of debt, according to the survey, including a quarter who are more than $30,000 in the hole and 11 percent who owe more than $100,000. "As a result, saving has taken a backseat," the survey notes, "which has affected the pace at which millennials live their lives and left most unprepared for a financial emergency.
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