Debt counseling demand jumps 52% as millennials struggle with $40,438 average student debt and record $1.21 trillion in credit card balances nationwide. Learn what nonprofit debt counselors do.

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If your credit card balances have ballooned past $50,000, you may have more debt relief options than you think.

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Households are taking out more than one type of loan in a bid to keep up with rising costs, but it is taking longer to pay off debts. Individuals who have taken out multiple forms of credit are taking ...

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These days, it can feel impossible to stay on top of credit card debt. The cost of living is going up, inflation is on the rise and job growth is slowing. And more Americans are falling behind on ...

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Got credit card debt? You aren’t alone. In the second quarter of 2025, total credit card debt in the U.S. reached a record high of approximately $1.21 trillion, up 5.9% from the previous year. If ...

Americans of all ages carry credit card debt, but some generations shoulder heavier balances than others. See how much people owe, from Gen Z to the Silent Generation.