Americans Struggle With Record Credit Card Debt U.S. credit card debt reached a record $1.17 trillion in the third quarter of 2024, growing from $770 billion in the first quarter of 2021 and the share of active credit card holders making just minimum payments rose to 10.75%, the highest percentage ever in data going back to 2012. [ The Guardian]

A new report shows Americans have more than 1.2 trillion in credit card debt. One nonprofit says they have resources to help.

A new report finds that people are spending more on their cards and paying down less. Financial experts offer tips for reducing that debt, starting with looking at your spending habits.

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