Americans in these 3 states are drowning in debt the fastest. Here’s what’s driving it and how to keep your head above water

High house prices and interest rates, inflation and stagnating salaries are making it hard to stay afloat ...
NBC Los Angeles

Average consumer carries $5,947 in credit card debt — a 10-year high

As Americans increasingly lean on credit to make ends meet, new reports show signs of potential problems ahead. Total credit card debt surpassed $1 trillion for the first time ever, the New York ...

The Average 65-Year-Old Has This Much Debt — How You Compare

The average American at 65 still carries significant debt—see the breakdown by type and how your retirement finances compare.
FOX 10 Phoenix

Cities where Americans are adding the most debt in 2025, according to data

Winston-Salem, North Carolina ranked number one as the city where residents are racking up the most debt. WalletHub created its list of cities analyzing changes in average debt and credit card debt, ...
NBC Chicago

Here's the Average Amount of Debt Gen Zers Have

Outstanding consumer debt in the U.S. is currently around $14.88 trillion, representing an average individual debt of nearly $93,000. While older generations hold a bulk of this debt, the youngest ...
Health Affairs

Consumer Debt, Race, And Health: Can Debt Relief Be A Solution For Reducing Racial Health Disparities?

Black Americans have been systematically excluded from wealth accumulation through policies and practices that increase debt burdens and limit asset building, leading to chronic financial ...