The latest data showing credit card balances at $6,500 with rising utilization rates reflects a broader struggle many Americans face in today's economic environment. While carrying this level of debt ...

Splitero reports on strategies for managing post-holiday debt, comparing home equity and credit card options to reduce ...

The total debt Americans owe on their credit cards has just hit $1.33T, a new record high that shows how deep household ...

Recent data from Experian shows how credit card debt varies across generations. Generation-Z carries an average balance of $3 ...

Many Americans with credit card debt, especially high earners, lie about the amount they owe. The average credit card debt is $7,321 with an average interest rate of 21.4%, contributing to a national ...

Let’s say she socks away $1,500 a month into an emergency savings instead over that same period — and just pays a minimum ...

With New Year resolutions just around the corner, people are starting to look at their finances with a little more scrutiny. Credit card debt fell mightily during the pandemic— by $106 billion between ...

A fairly common starting minimum payment for a $5,000 charge is $100 (2%). If you pay $100 a month and don't add to your ...

In April 2025, Freedom Debt Relief reviewed data from tens of thousands of people actively looking for help with their debt. The numbers might be surprising. About one in four has at least one account ...

Carrying debt can be overwhelming, especially when you’re seeking ways to pay it off. Household debt comes in many forms, with most Americans accumulating it through credit cards, auto loans and ...