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US credit card debt has surged to a record $1.2 trillion as average household balances top $11,000 and 47% of cardholders expect their debt to increase in 2026, raising alarms about consumer financial health.
New federal student loan limits take effect July 1, 2026, capping total borrowing at $257,500 and Parent PLUS loans at $65,000. Here's what families need to know.
Affirm has partnered with Esusu to let renters split monthly rent into biweekly payments at 0% APR. While the service offers flexibility, consumer advocates warn BNPL for rent could push struggling tenants deeper into debt.
American credit card debt has reached an all-time high of $1.23 trillion, with 61% of cardholders carrying balances for over a year and median rates at 25.3%.
Auto loan delinquencies have reached their highest levels since the Great Recession, with 5% of outstanding auto debt at least 90 days late as record vehicle prices squeeze household budgets.
TransUnion projects credit card balances will grow just 2.3% in 2026—the smallest increase since 2013—as consumers pull back and delinquency rates stabilize.
American credit card debt reached an all-time high of $1.233 trillion in Q3 2025, with 47% of cardholders carrying balances and over one-fifth believing they'll never escape the debt cycle.
Credit card delinquency rates dropped to 2.98% in Q3 2025, marking five consecutive quarters of improvement as consumers pull back on borrowing.
The federal government is garnishing wages of defaulted student loan borrowers for the first time since March 2020. Here's what affected borrowers need to know.
With credit card rates near record highs and student loan collections resuming, here's your comprehensive guide to managing debt effectively in 2026.
The student loan default crisis has reached critical levels with 12 million borrowers delinquent or in default. Wage garnishment returns in 2026. Here's what you need to do.
President Trump's call for a 10% cap on credit card interest rates has sparked debate. Here's what consumers should understand about the proposal's chances and what it means for your wallet.