The average debt in America is over $105,000 across mortgages, auto loans, student loans, and credit cards. Debt peaks between ages 40 and 49 among consumers with excellent credit scores.

American households carry a total of $18.203 trillion of debt and average $105,056 per household. Total debt is at an all-time high as of the fourth quarter of 2024, according to the Federal Reserve.

May is Mental Health Awareness Month, and we’re marking it with special reports, including how debt can take a serious toll ...

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