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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…
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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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