The average debt in America is over $105,000 across mortgages, auto loans, student loans, and credit cards. Debt peaks between ages 40 and 49 among consumers with excellent credit scores.

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American households carry a total of $18.203 trillion of debt and average $105,056 per household. Total debt is at an all-time high as of the fourth quarter of 2024, according to the Federal Reserve.

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Learn what the average member of your generation owes in mortgage debt, and discover strategies for paying down your home ...

A recent report revealed that 60% of Americans are unwilling to incur additional debt to purchase American-made products.

Mortgages make up the highest percentage of household debt nationwide, with the average American owing $252,505. Millennials have the highest average mortgage debt at $312,014, with Gen X close ...

Ultimately, interest rate caps would cost Americans access to a convenient and reliable source of credit. Instead of saving ...