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Total consumer debt in the United States hit $18.2 trillion by the end of last year, with $12.8 trillion attributed to first ...

In June 2025, Americans collectively owed $18.33 trillion in consumer debt, up 3.2% from June 2024’s $17.76 trillion, according to a new Experian study. You might expect that trend to show up across ...

(NewsNation) — American households owe a record $18.4 trillion, and federal data shows complaints about aggressive debt collection have surged over the past year. The Federal Trade Commission logged ...

The latest household debt report from the Federal Reserve Bank of New York found that credit card balances rose by $44 ...

With federal oversight in retreat, deep-pocketed collection companies are aggressively pursuing down-and-out consumers who are struggling with record levels of credit card debt. Meanwhile, consumer ...

A new report from WalletHub found that Georgia residents were increasing their consumer debt, the fifth most in the country.

For many families, credit card debt is a huge source of stress, and when the bills keep piling up, it might seem like there’s no way out. But before you lose hope, you may qualify for debt ...

Veterans carry a disproportionate share of the debt burden. Here's what the VA offers — and where it falls short.

Missouri Residents Gain Access to Specialized National Debt Relief Resources New York, United States - February 25, ...

Many New Jersey families are holding their breath financially. Layoffs are ticking up and everyday expenses like groceries, utilities and rent keep climbing. For households already stretched thin, ...

When Ciara Zurita-Jackson started sharing details about her credit card debt with internet strangers last year, she was doing it to hold herself accountable. Growing up, Zurita-Jackson wasn’t taught ...