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Americans suffer high amounts of consumer debt, primarily revolving credit card debt. In February 2025, the average credit card debt per American was $6,455, up $194 from a year ago. However, that ...

TAMPA, Fla. (BLOOM) — Credit card debt is reaching new highs in America, and for many, it’s not just a financial issue, but a threat to their health, relationships and future. According to the Federal ...

Taking on still more debt in pursuit of a goal can sometimes make sense. Here’s when.

Getting out of debt isn’t easy — especially after a job loss. Credit card balances can balloon fast once income dries up, and even small expenses start piling on interest. Sometimes, credit card ...

SEATTLE — When you're trying to get out of credit card debt, it can be difficult to see your balance climb and feel like there is no way out. Tori Dunlap, founder of the financial education company ...

These days, it can feel impossible to stay on top of credit card debt. The cost of living is going up, inflation is on the rise and job growth is slowing. And more Americans are falling behind on ...

BATON ROUGE, La. (CONSUMER REPORTS) - If credit card debt has you feeling stressed, you’re not alone. Many families are struggling to keep up, and it can feel like you’ll never get ahead. But there ...

About half of all Americans have credit card debt, and the amount they owe continues to grow each year. However, roughly the same number don’t carry a credit card balance, so a new survey by Clever ...

BREATHING ROOM. I STARTED TO FEEL THE CRUNCH WHEN I STARTED TO USE CREDIT CARDS FOR JUST DAILY ESSENTIALS. FOR JENNIFER PAEZ, MORE EXPENSES AND LESS MONEY. COMING IN MEANT ONE SIMPLE THING SHE HAD TO ...

MEMPHIS, Tenn. - Americans owe more than one trillion dollars of credit card debt. Memphis is home to the highest rate of severe credit card delinquency among young adults, according to Federal ...