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 ...
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, ...
The Journalist's Resource

Debt collection lawsuits are rising in U.S. states. Here’s what you need to know to report on them.

Get to know the research on debt collection lawsuits, racial disparities in judgments, and a big slice of consumer debt: ...
The Beaumont Enterprise

Is the Average American's Debt a Problem Again?

If the definition of insanity is doing the same thing over and over again and expecting different results, then Americans are starting to look a little batty: The average American's consumer debt is ...
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 ...