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Too many older Americans are using credit cards to cover groceries and rent: AARP

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AARP survey: 47% of older adults use credit cards to pay for basic living expenses.

52% of adults ages 50 to 64 have credit card debt, along with 42% of those ages 65 to 74 .

AARP : 48% said they owe $ 5,000 or more, and 28% carry a balance of $ 10,000 .

The average balance: $ 11,349 .

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English

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