Credit card debt hits record high

Credit card debt hit a record $1.21 trillion — here's why 'no one should be surprised,' expert says
Credit card balances rose in the fourth quarter of 2024, the New York Fed found. Consumer spending continues to remain strong, despite high borrowing costs.
Americans' credit card debt reaches new record high: New York Federal Reserve
Americans' household debt is at a new all-time high $18.04 trillion, according to a report released Thursday by the Federal Reserve Bank of New York.
A third of Americans have more credit card debt than emergency savings, poll finds
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New report finds high percentage of Americans have more credit card debt than emergency savings
Bankrate Chief Financial Analyst Greg McBride says “more and more households [are] relying on credit to bridge that gap where the income stops but the expenses keep going.”
This Week In Credit Card News: Credit Card Debt Still At Record Levels
Americans Struggle With Record Credit Card Debt U.S. credit card debt reached a record $1.17 trillion in the third quarter of 2024, growing from $770 billion in the first quarter of 2021 and the share of active credit card holders making just minimum payments rose to 10.75%, the highest percentage ever in data going back to 2012. [ The Guardian]
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On the flip side, Sara Rathner, with NerdWallet, said 90% of Americans do not consider credit card debt to be a deal-breaker.
Credit card debt hits record high, but help is available | What you need to know
A new report shows Americans have more than 1.2 trillion in credit card debt. One nonprofit says they have resources to help.
One-third of Americans have more credit card debt than emergency savings: Survey
A new survey from Bankrate revealed that 33 percent of U.S. adults have more credit card debt than emergency savings. That number is down from 36 percent in 2024 and 2023.
Credit-card debt hit record $1.21 trillion after unusual holiday unptick in 2024
Credit-card debt in the U.S. hit another record after an unusually-high increase following the holidays. Debt from credit cards reached $1.21 trillion i
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Newly confirmed HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. recently reported owing $610,000 to $1.2 million in credit card debt.
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