Total Household Debt: As of Q1 2026, total consumer debt is $18.8 trillion, with an average household debt of $105,444.

Americans owe roughly $1.83 trillion in student loan debt, according to Federal Student Aid data from Q4 2025. At $47,857, ...

Many Americans are under financial strain as they grapple with rising costs and carry growing balances on mortgages, credit ...

“Prioritize debts secured by a house or car, necessities like utilities and debts that can’t be discharged, including student ...

U.S. household debt hit a record $18.8 trillion in 2025, according to the New York Fed, fueld by increases in mortgage, ...

Consumers in the United States owed $17.57 trillion in total debt as of the third quarter (Q3) of 2024, according to Experian data. That's a 2.4% increase from the $17.15 trillion total Experian ...

Black Americans have been systematically excluded from wealth accumulation through policies and practices that increase debt burdens and limit asset building, leading to chronic financial ...

There’s been a big uptick in consumer debt this spring. The Federal Reserve reports that consumer credit in April rose by nearly $18 billion, or 4.3% on an annualized basis. That was a lot more than ...

"Federal Trade Commission rules include an advance-fee ban," says Pack. "This rule prohibits a debt relief company from ...

For many families, credit card debt is a huge source of stress, and when the bills keep piling up, it might seem like there’s no way out. But before you lose hope, you may qualify for debt ...