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AMERICANS HAVE $1.13 TRILLION IN CREDIT CARD DEBT

  • NEWS Desk Global
  • Feb 12, 2024
  • 1 min read



Credit cards have become the Achilles' heel for many individuals. Collectively, Americans currently owe a staggering $1.13 trillion on their credit cards, reaching historic highs. Furthermore, the average balance per consumer has surged to $6,360. This mounting debt burden is compounded by the fact that more cardholders are carrying balances from month to month, and there is an increasing trend of individuals falling behind on payments.

Indeed, credit cards are among the most costly methods of borrowing money, with the average credit card now charging a record high interest rate of 20.74%. However, experts assert that there are effective strategies for paying off credit card debt. They offer valuable advice for addressing this high-interest debt once and for all, including sharing their "favorite tip" from one analyst.

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