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But paying it down has strained borrowers of all ages.

Even the very wealthy fret over everything from strained family dynamics and outliving their savings to the specter of inflation and the prospect of missing the next big investment trend.

Li's visit came as the neighbours seek to maintain a close relationship despite periods of strained ties between China and North Korea over Pyongyang's nuclear programme.

Homeowner satisfaction with how insurers handle property claims this year has been strained by “the sheer volume of catastrophic events, history of widespread premium increases and slow repair cycle times,” according to surveys by J.D.

Eritrea has not yet commented on the letter, but its relationship with Ethiopia has become increasingly strained in recent months.