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delinquency

[dih-ling-kwuhn-see] / dɪˈlɪŋ kwən si /


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“The affluent are fine, if not thriving, while lower-income households struggle with high rent payments, rising delinquencies, and job uncertainty.”

From Barron's

Cracks in the labor market worsened, credit delinquency rates spiked and housing continued to struggle.

From MarketWatch

A large body of research shows that a strong connection to family is linked to higher prosocial behavior, stronger self-esteem and lower rates of substance use and delinquency among Latino youth.

From The Wall Street Journal

In November 2024, the company said it had received a filing delinquency notification from the New York Stock Exchange over its failure to meet timely filing requirements with the Securities and Exchange Commission.

From Barron's

The consequences of America’s affordability crisis are seen in “rising foreclosures and delinquency, especially for low- and middle-income households,” McCargo said.

From MarketWatch