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Like at those elite peers, private equity and other less-liquid assets created additional strain.

For many of us, our relationship with money is strained and dealing with financial matters leaves us feeling overwhelmed or stressed.

"I'm 47 and I've never known farming to be under so much strain," he says.

“Many have drained retirement savings, maxed out credit cards, or watched marriages and health deteriorate under the strain. “

China will also buy American soybeans again, after what amounted to an embargo that strained American farmers and led to demands for a Washington bailout.