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I talked to 68 adults who went no-contact with their families — and they all had one thing in common

Some 67 million Americans are estranged from a relative. Falling birth rates are raising the stakes.

Some 67 million Americans are estranged from a relative. Falling birth rates are raising the stakes.

BELLINGS Intelligence Score: 5

Why it matters

This is a human-interest social phenomenon with no direct impact on credit markets, lending, or financial regulation, making it routine and noise for this readership.

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