While many Americans may not think about how the federal deficit affects their lives, America's excessive borrowing can drive ...

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.

A new warning has emerged amid the legislative debate over the Republican-backed “One Big Beautiful Bill Act”: millions of ...

Credit card debt just surged over 25%. Discover what’s driving the spike, how it’s hitting wallets and what it could mean for ...

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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Here is a look at some legitimate companies helping provide the most debt relief in 2025. Factors considered in compiling ...

Debt is a constant problem for many Americans. A new study from WalletHub reveals which states have the most people falling behind in their debt payments.

Americans made significant progress in reducing their credit card debt. According to a new report, during the first quarter of 2025, consumers in the United States paid off ...

Because medical expenses tend to expand as Americans age, it is no surprise that one in five (17%) also have an average of $9,144 in medical debt and pay $222 toward this on a monthly basis.

Credit card balances have ballooned to record highs in recent months with the average credit card debt in the U.S. estimated at $6,371 ...