The math is brutal. At an average interest rate of 22%, all it takes is a revolving credit card balance of a few thousand dollars to find yourself in serious trouble, especially as the interest ...

Credit card debt has become a serious problem nationwide. The total amount of credit card debt in the U.S. recently topped $1.2 trillion, the latest record-high level, and the typical cardholder is ...

Americans are feeling a credit crunch: U.S. consumers held a record $1.21 trillion in credit card debt in the second quarter of 2025, according to the New York Fed. Nearly half of cardholders carry a ...

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We may receive commissions from some links to products on this page. Promotions are subject to availability and retailer terms. So, while this September is a good time to explore your debt relief ...