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U.S. Household Debt Hits Record $18.04 Trillion Amid Rising Delinquencies

2/15/2025

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U.S. household debt soared to a historic $18.04 trillion, increasing by $93 billion in Q4 2024.
Credit card debt reached $1.21 trillion, fueled by holiday spending and elevated interest rates.
Delinquency rates climbed for credit cards and auto loans, with auto loan debt totaling $1.7 trillion.
Rising income levels suggest a potential economic recovery, despite the growing debt burden.

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Story summary

U.S. household debt soared to a historic $18.04 trillion, increasing by $93 billion in Q4 2024.
Credit card debt reached $1.21 trillion, fueled by holiday spending and elevated interest rates.
Delinquency rates climbed for credit cards and auto loans, with auto loan debt totaling $1.7 trillion.
Rising income levels suggest a potential economic recovery, despite the growing debt burden.