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Old 02-07-2006, 10:35 AM
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Default Re: Savings Rate Goes Negative

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Originally Posted by fiffer010
Since we are aware of the negative savings rate. What do you think is the cause of it?
Clearly, with Americans inflation-adjusted incomes going backwards every year over the past five years, and the piling on of runaway energy, healthcare, and other prices, people have been forced to dip into savings to keep their heads above water.

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