American households are carrying a record load of obligations, with total consumer balances climbing to levels that would have seemed unthinkable a decade ago. Credit cards are at the center of that ...

American households are carrying more debt than ever, and the strain is starting to show in rising delinquencies. The total tab has climbed to roughly $18.6 trillion, a new high that reflects not just ...

Total U.S. household debt rose to over $18 trillion in the first quarter of 2025, while credit card debt decreased. Only 51% of U.S. households spent less than their income in 2024, with 22% ...