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U.S. Credit Card Debt Hits $1.23 Trillion, No Relief in Sight

12/8/2025

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Credit card debt in the United States has surpassed $1.23 trillion.
There is no federal program designed to forgive or reduce credit card balances.
Bankruptcy provides a discharge option that carries long-term consequences.
Some states offer temporary protections against aggressive collections.
Borrowers can pursue private-sector options such as debt settlement, debt management plans, or debt consolidation to manage payments and reduce interest costs.

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Story summary

Credit card debt in the United States has surpassed $1.23 trillion.
There is no federal program designed to forgive or reduce credit card balances.
Bankruptcy provides a discharge option that carries long-term consequences.
Some states offer temporary protections against aggressive collections.
Borrowers can pursue private-sector options such as debt settlement, debt management plans, or debt consolidation to manage payments and reduce interest costs.