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.
Credit card debt hit a record $1.21 trillion — here's why 'no one should be surprised,' expert says
Collectively, Americans now owe a record $1.21 trillion on their credit cards, according to a new quarterly report on household debt from the Federal Reserve Bank of New York. Credit card balances jumped by $45 billion in the fourth quarter of 2024, driven in part by holiday spending, and are now 7.3% higher than a year ago.
A third of Americans have more credit card debt than emergency savings, poll finds
Higher credit card debt could be a sign of consumer confidence. But tariffs from the Trump administration could further inflate prices.
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.”
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 hits a new record high: 3 ways to tackle yours now
Credit card debt has skyrocketed in recent months, and if you're carrying a balance, it's time to fix the issue.
This Week In Credit Card News: Credit Card Debt Still At Record Levels
The latest quarterly figures show that credit card debt hit another record level . getty. Americans Struggle With Record Credit Card Debt U.S. credit card debt reached a record $1
4 Types of Credit Cards to Avoid at All Costs
Some types of credit cards don't deserve a spot in your wallet. Find out which cards you're better off steering clear of.
RFK Jr. Reports $1.2M Credit Card Balance. How Much Credit Card Debt Is OK?
Newly confirmed HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. recently reported owing $610,000 to $1.2 million in credit card debt.