Reference

The Phillips family (often misspelled as "Phillipps") doesn't have much information readily available concerning financial difficulties in general searches. Instead, much of the available references are about various individuals with the last name Phillips or companies (like Philips).

However, from the search results provided, the information is quite varied, covering different contexts and individuals. Below are more specific contexts that might be of interest:

1. Dean Phillips:

   • Dean Phillips, a US Representative, has commented on financial challenges faced by Americans on a larger scale. However, specific personal financial difficulties faced by the Phillips family were not described in detail (source).

2. Philips (the company):

   • Philips, the electronics company, has faced financial difficulties due to product recalls and regulatory challenges. For example, they faced issues with CPAP machines leading to significant recalls and associated costs (source).

3. Historical Context:

   • In historical contexts (like the poet Katherine Philips), there is no specific indication of financial difficulties directly tied to the family of Phillips besides the general context of the financial hardships faced during those times.

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