More than a fourth of Americans can't pay all monthly bills

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   Vera Bullock · Co-AnchorNow to something less cinematic.

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   Vera Bullock · Co-AnchorPew Research found that twenty-seven percent of Americans can only pay some of their monthly bills, or make partial payments, according to the New York Post.

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   Vera Bullock · Co-AnchorDarnell Okonkwo runs a laundromat in Toledo. Darnell, does that sound familiar?

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   Darnell Okonkwo-freeBetween you and the dryer, ma'am, I see it every day. People bring half a load because half a load is what they can afford.

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   Vera Bullock · Co-AnchorHalf a load sounds almost charming, like a little capsule wardrobe for your socks. Is it a trend?

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   Darnell Okonkwo-freeIt's not a trend. People are choosing between doing laundry and paying the electric bill, and the electric bill wins every time.

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   Vera Bullock · Co-AnchorOuch.

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   Vera Bullock · Co-AnchorSo when a quarter of the country pays part of every bill, who gets paid first? The landlord, the phone company, you?

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   Darnell Okonkwo-freeBetween you and the dryer, it's whoever shouts loudest. My landlord shouts, so he gets paid, and I get the coin slot.

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    Vera Bullock · Co-AnchorAnd the coin slot is where the money goes in, so surely that is a win for you.

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    Darnell Okonkwo-freeBetween you and the dryer, I paid my own electric bill in three installments this month. Four if you count the can.

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    Vera Bullock · Co-AnchorWhat is in the can, Darnell? You keep shaking it.

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    Darnell Okonkwo-freeQuarters. Already spent.

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    Vera Bullock · Co-AnchorDarnell, thank you, and good luck. Brock, I hear you have a forecast, so is it raining on everyone's laundry?