American households are carrying a record load of obligations, with total consumer balances climbing to levels that would ...

Americans have a record high $1.2 trillion in credit card debt, but adjusted for inflation, that's still below the levels ...

American households are carrying more debt than ever, and the numbers are no longer just abstract statistics. They are reshaping how families budget, where they live, and what kind of future they can ...

Elevated interest rates and high living costs continue to strain retiree budgets as we head into 2026. A recent AARP study ...

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Americans' household debt levels including mortgages, car loans, credit cards and student loans are now at a new record high, according to data released Wednesday by the Federal Reserve Bank of New ...

U.S. household debt encompasses mortgages, car loans, credit cards and student loans. Total household debt hit a record high of $18.59 trillion from July through September of this year. The number ...

Rising student loan and credit card debt are reshaping homeownership for younger Americans, creating new challenges and ...

Experts attributed the trend to factors like people not spending within their means, as well as easier access to credit like “buy now, pay later” services.