NFCC projects Q2 financial-stress rise as inflation nears 4% and debt stays high

AAA gas-price estimates above $4 a gallon and inflation nearing 4% are keeping many Americans under pressure. The National Foundation for Credit Counseling forecasts its financial-stress score will rise to 6.7 for the three months ending in June after a slight first-quarter dip. NFCC also cites a surge in credit-counseling inquiries and says debt management plans may lower rates and monthly payments for some households.