Survey: 56% of Americans have never missed a payment, but 54% still haven’t cut their debt Moriah Beaver for Lexington Law Nov 6, 2026 Nov 6, 2026 Updated Nov 6, 2026 0 An illustration of a black wallet with origami dollar bills flying away as butterflies, representing poor financial management. 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