# The Real Reason Americans Are Broke

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Podcast: [Money Guy Show](https://stenobird.com/podcast/money-guy-show-1057606)
Published: 2026-06-05T11:00:00+00:00
Episode link: https://moneyguy.com/episode/the-real-reason-americans-are-broke/
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## Resource

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