Get spiked by email. Today, we are forever scrutinising our dialogue and conversation, looking out for offensive and insulting content. Of course, words, especially demeaning or degrading ones, have always had the capacity to hurt peopleâs feelings. But itâs different today.
Observers have ruminated on the potential value of the works at the Detroit Institute of Arts, the city's collection of classic cars, even its zoo animals. But the sale of any of those assets would just be a drop in the bucket. At $18 billion, Detroit's staggering debt is simply a lot to wrap one's head around. Even the city couldn't fully comprehend the magnitude, it seems, until Emergency Manager Kevyn Orr actually went ahead and filed for Chapter 9 bankruptcy. How could a city of 701,475 people rack up $18 billion in debt?
The Average Debt for Those 65-74. In a perfect world, you would be debt-free by the time you retire. That scenario is not realistic for many Americans, however. Householders in this age group who have debt carry an average debt of $108,700. Among those in this age group who have debt secured by their primary residence, average mortgage debt is $130,700. The Average Debt for Those 75+ Seniors age 75 and older have by far the lowest average debt. Among those who carry debt, the average debt level is just $57,500. Seniors in this age group had some advantages over other age groups. Of course, theyâve had more years to earn money and pay down their mortgages.