
The world's eighth-largest economy isn't a country — it's Texas. Bigger than most nations in GDP, the Lone Star State likes to market itself as unstoppable. But behind the bravado, Texans are struggling more than anyone else in America to keep up with their bills.
A new analysis from WalletHub shows Texas ranks No. 1 in financial distress, with Florida not far behind at No. 2. Together, the two powerhouse states are home to millions of residents who are increasingly turning to Google for answers — and the most common searches are simply "debt" and "loans."