In a survey conducted in September, Equifax Canada says 36% of younger adults reported having missed a bill payment this year, compared with 23% overall
Equifax Canada says young Canadians are more anxious about their personal debt and more likely to have missed a bill payment this year.
Meanwhile, 52 per cent of those surveyed between the ages of 18 and 34 are anxious about their personal debt, compared with 39 per cent overall. Almost 20 per cent said they’re in a precarious financial situation and may need to move due to affordability issues.
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