Credit card debt hits record high

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.
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.
Three companies promising to lower credit card interest rates sued by state
Minnesota Attorney General Lori Swanson today filed three lawsuits against separate companies that promised consumers they would lower the interest rates on their credit cards in exchange for
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.
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
Two Senators Want to Cap Credit-Card Rates at 10%. Banks Say That Would Cut Credit Access
Key Takeaways Senators Bernie Sanders and Josh Hawley introduced a bill last week that would cap credit card interest rates ...
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 ...
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The Fed Voted to Hold Rates Steady. Your Credit Card's APR Likely Won't Change Either
Average APRs have inched down slightly, but you should focus on lowering your credit card balance as soon as you can.
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 ...
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Why did my interest rate go up on my credit card?
Your credit card APR can go up if the prime rate changes, you paid your credit card bill late, your intro APR offer ended or your credit score dropped. If your APR increases, you can ...
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Does a $0 balance on your credit card make your score go up?
To maintain a healthy credit ... don't want to go above 10% if you really want an excellent credit score. But what would happen if you have 0% utilization rate? To the credit card issuers ...
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What Is The Average Credit Card Interest Rate?
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