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Despite more savings, American households still have a lot of debt

by David Brancaccio , Chris Farrell , Daniel Shin and Erika Soderstrom
Mar 19, 2021
Who's taking on debt for what reasons, and why paying it down is good for your financial and mental health.
Recent data from the Federal Reserve Bank of New York shows the overall amount of household debt increased steadily in 2020.
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Credit card debt is falling. That's good news — and bad news

by Justin Ho
Nov 19, 2020
It's good news for our personal economies, but it means we're not spending as much to prop the economy as a whole.
One expert says retail spending is losing steam right as the critical holiday shopping season is ramping up.
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COVID-19

Household debt up 4% in the first quarter

by Justin Ho
Jun 12, 2020
About 1 in 6 households reports having more debt now than before the COVID-19 crisis.
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Why it matters when you’re 90 days late on a payment

by Marielle Segarra
Feb 12, 2020
It can be indication to banks that you're unlikely to pay at all.
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Household debt is at an all-time high as holiday spending season arrives

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Nov 20, 2018
The total debt carried by Americans has reached yet another record high — $13.5 trillion in the last quarter, according to the Federal Reserve Bank of New York. Household debt is now $837 billion higher than its previous peak in 2008. What’s behind rising household debt, and is it something to be concerned about, especially […]
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Household debt is rising, but still below 2008 levels

by Annie Baxter
Feb 12, 2016
Mortgage balances and student loan debt have been on the rise.
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Student debt goes up and up

by Mitchell Hartman
Aug 13, 2015
With economic recovery, borrowing has risen for cars, homes, and credit card purchases.
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Why a little debt isn't such a bad thing

by Tim Fitzsimons
Dec 12, 2014
Economists would tell you "debt" isn’t a dirty word.
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Making progress on household debt

by Chris Farrell
Jun 25, 2012
The good news: Households are reducing debts. The bad news: There remains a considerable way to go.
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