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Afloat, but not ahead: what a survey of Americans told us about banking, credit, and getting ahead
TL;DR
63% of Americans say they are falling behind financially
Debit cards offer control but little reward; credit cards offer reward but come with debt and anxiety, and 47% say credit is the only real path to meaningful rewards.
60% of Americans would switch to a spending card with real rewards and no borrowing required, and 57% want those rewards paid in cash rather than points.
The Krak Card is our response: cashback paid as real money, not points, with no debt required to earn it.
Most Americans are keeping their heads above water and still feel like they’re falling behind.
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