Credit card debt hits record high

Credit card debt hit a record $1.21 trillion — here's why 'no one should be surprised,' expert says
Collectively, Americans now owe a record $1.21 trillion on their credit cards, according to a new quarterly report on household debt from the Federal Reserve Bank of New York. Credit card balances jumped by $45 billion in the fourth quarter of 2024, driven in part by holiday spending, and are now 7.3% higher than a year ago.
Credit card debt hits a new record high: 3 ways to tackle yours now
Credit card debt has skyrocketed in recent months, and if you're carrying a balance, it's time to fix the issue.
Americans' credit card debt reaches new record high: New York Federal Reserve
Americans' household debt is at a new all-time high $18.04 trillion, according to a report released Thursday by the Federal Reserve Bank of New York.
This Week In Credit Card News: Credit Card Debt Still At Record Levels
The latest quarterly figures show that credit card debt hit another record level . getty. Americans Struggle With Record Credit Card Debt U.S. credit card debt reached a record $1
This is what Americans owe on their credit cards: Fed
Americans are facing unprecedented levels of household debt, with credit card balances hitting a record high. The Federal Reserve Bank of New York's latest report sheds light on the factors contributing to this surge and what it means for the economy.
Credit-card debt hit record $1.21 trillion after unusual holiday unptick in 2024
Credit-card debt in the U.S. hit another record after an unusually-high increase following the holidays. Debt from credit cards reached $1.21 trillion i
Credit Card Interest Rates: What You Need To Know
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Mortgage and credit card interest rates to remain high
Inflation is up for the fourth straight month with families paying more groceries and medical bills, and it being unlikely ...
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What Is The Average Credit Card Interest Rate?
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Policy to Cap Credit Card Interest Rates is Wrong and a Form of Price Control. The Market Always Wins.
Everyone gets it. Credit card interest rates are ridiculously high. The best option is to avoid expensive credit cards and ...
What would be the impact of a credit card interest rate cap?
New legislation in Congress that would cap credit card interest rates at 10% that has the backing of President Trump could ...
RFK Jr. Reports $1.2M Credit Card Balance. How Much Credit Card Debt Is OK?
Newly confirmed HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. recently reported owing $610,000 to $1.2 million in credit card debt.
A bill would cap credit card rates at 10%, echoing a Trump pledge. Are there downsides?
A bill would cap credit card rates at 10%, something Trump promised on the campaign trail. Will Trump follow through? Will ...
This Week In Credit Card News: Senators Propose 10% Cap On Interest Rates
Josh Hawley, Bernie Sanders Propose Capping Credit Card Interest Rates At 10% ...
Would a 10% Credit Card Interest Rate Cap Be a Totally Good Thing for Consumers?
Factors like your debt-to-income ratio, your income and existing debt all influence the interest rate on your credit card.
Legislation introduced to cap interest rates on credit cards
There is a bipartisan push in congress to limit interest rates on credit cards to ten percent. While this might face an ...
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Explainer: When Is Interest Charged On Credit Cards?
If you don’t pay your full credit card bill by the due date, the unpaid balance attracts interest charges and is carried over ...