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yardwork

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7. I had to read the article a few times.

Reply to Melon (Reply #4)

Wed Aug 20, 2025, 11:18 AM

Aug 20

Apparently the metric they're looking at is "distressed accounts."

Like you I did a double take at NM and AK being among the best states.

So you're right, this metric looks at people who (a) took out loans or have credit card debt and (b) are behind in payments.

We'd have to get a lot more granular to find out why.

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Florida is now the 2nd most financially distressed state in the US -- topped only by Texas, Google helps reveal [View all] BlueWavePsych Aug 20 OP

This article is about debt. yardwork Aug 20 #1

May they have JustAnotherGen Aug 20 #2

And we know how this goes. Baitball Blogger Aug 20 #3

Very Confusing article Melon Aug 20 #4

I had to read the article a few times. yardwork Aug 20 #7

It's only going to get worse too. Emile Aug 20 #5

Florida's has volatility has long been a subject for portrayal Simeon Salus Aug 20 #6

At least some of Florida's distress arises from being hit by three hurricanes last allegorical oracle Aug 20 #8

California is the fastest growing ? MichMan Aug 20 #9

I live in Florida and have not seen any dramatic price increases. Talking to friends around the country, prices mitch96 Aug 20 #10

This article isn't about prices. yardwork Aug 20 #11

When I saw "financially" I thought money/prices in the article..nt mitch96 Aug 20 #12

I had to read the article a few times to understand. yardwork Aug 20 #13