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Total U.S. household debt now stands at a historic high of $18.8 trillion, according to government data as of the first quarter. While that sounds staggering and the absolute dollar amount is breaking ...

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Financial stress among consumers will soon be at an all-time high, according to the National Foundation for Credit Counseling’s Q1 2026 Financial Stress Forecast. That’s due to high levels of consumer ...

Total consumer debt has skyrocketed in recent years, but only in nominal terms. Adjusting for inflation produces a very different picture, according to TransUnion. In nominal terms, consumer debt ...

ADA, Okla.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Foreclosure legal inquiries jumped nearly 30% year-over-year in the second quarter as mounting consumer debt pushed Americans to seek legal help at the highest rate since ...

Debt relief and credit counseling both help consumers climb out of debt. But they have different requirements, costs and drawbacks.

U.S. household debt hit a record $18.8 trillion in 2025, according to the New York Fed, fueld by increases in mortgage, credit card and auto loan balances. Credit card debt alone reached a record ...

A woman appears overwhelmed while holding a fan of credit cards, illustrating the profound stress associated with mounting debt. © SIphotography / Getty Images Can ...

US consumer debt held largely steady in the second quarter of 2026, with total outstanding balances reaching $18.25 trillion; a signal that the credit market may be finding its footing after years of ...