EconomyThe gigantic national debt of 35 trillion dollars is set to decrease dramatically through calculated market manipulation, according to Anton Kobyakov.
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One in five young Swedish women see shopping as a hobby amid rising debt
Economy"Everyone is shopping. It's not weird really. It's weirder if you don't have a shopping addiction", claims Donja Mollazadeh, who says shopping gives her a "dopamine rush".
More Swedes apply for debt restructuring – but most are rejected
Economy“Debt restructuring is not a shortcut, but a last resort”, says Per-Olof Lindh, Department Head at the Swedish Enforcement Authority.
Fewer Swedes make ends meet – debt collection at record levels
Economy"If the trend continues, there could be more than ten million cases this year for the first time", says Fredrik Engström, chairman of the Swedish Debt Collection Agency.
US credit card debt at record levels
EconomyNow at a staggering $1.14 trillion, "More people are carrying more debt for longer periods of time".
Swedes’ debt at record levels: “there isn’t enough money”
EconomyThe Swedish Enforcement Authority calls the situation "very serious". Warns that many people risk ending up in poverty, exclusion and with mental illness.
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Klarna CEO highlights sweeping debt issue: 80% of Swedes owe money
EconomyIn addition, the number of Klarna debts going to the Swedish Enforcement Authority has increased over the past three years.
Debts to the Enforcement Authority continue to increase
SwedenNew record amounts among Swedes – up 35% from last year.
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One in twelve children have parents with debts to the Swedish Enforcement Authority
EconomyBoth the highest and lowest proportion of indebted parents are found in municipalities in Skåne.
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