U.S. household debt climbed to a fresh high last quarter, with rising incomes leaving many consumers able to manage the burden as lower-income groups show signs of financial strain.

US household debt climbed to a fresh high last ... The percentage of consumers with a third-party collection account on their credit report remained ... Total debt is now 82% of income, ...

Debt isn’t just pushing Americans toward side hustles; it’s also influencing work and career choices. A Harris Poll conducted ...

With the GOP’s “big, beautiful bill” headed to President Trump’s desk for signature Friday, wealthy Americans are poised to receive significant tax breaks partly offset by steep cuts to social ...

According to Experian, a “good” DTI is one that’s 35% or less. In February 2024, the average household debt was $1,225 per month, Experian says. With the average American making about $1,185 per week ...

Household debt service payments as a percentage of disposable income is about 11.5%, which is higher than it has been since the pandemic. However, it is on par with debt service payments from 2014 ...

Americans are continuing to pile on debt at record levels — but for many households, those IOUs are completely manageable, according to new data released Wednesday.

This chart shows the household debt ratio in selected countries from 1990 to 2022, as % of GDP. ... the average debt-to-GDP ratio has risen from 51 percent in 1990 to 77 percent in 2022.

With household debt at high levels, tapping home equity is tempting — but it's not always wise. This raises a critical question: ... High debt-to-income (DTI) ratio.

Household Debt at New Record Is Squeezing Low-Income Americans Mortgages increased to an all-time high of $12.6 trillion Outstanding debt in some stage of delinquincy rose to 3.5% ...