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68% of Americans Burdened by $1 Trillion Credit Card Debt
2/27/2025
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Story summary
- A Talker Research survey shows 68% of employed Americans carry credit card debt, exceeding other debt forms.
- U.S. consumers' total credit card debt reaches $1 trillion, with lenders writing off $46 billion in delinquent loans in 2024.
- Rising credit card debt stems from inadequate financial education and ongoing economic challenges.
- Experts advise individuals facing debt issues to consider professional debt relief options.
