U.S. household debt continues to climb as credit cards, student loans, and other balances hit new all-time highs.
Total household debt climbed to a record $18.6 trillion last quarter, and while most borrowers remain on track with payments, ...
The report also shows Americans’ student loan debt hit a new record, at $1.65 trillion. A lot more borrowers are missing ...
Total household debt increased by $197 billion, or 1%, in the third quarter. Credit card balances rose by $24 billion to ...
Household debt just hit a new all-time high. Here's how to slash your high-rate card balances before they spiral.
American household debt reached a record $18.59 trillion in the third quarter of 2025, rising $197 billion, according to the ...