Yahoo Finance

Consumer debt still seems manageable… for now

It's no secret today's economy is casting a shadow over many people's lives, whether at the grocery store, gas pump or even keeping the lights on at home. But, so far, Americans, especially homeowners ...
pymnts

Consumers Took on More Debt in March, Reversing Previous Paydowns

Consumer Debt Rose Sharply in March: U.S. consumers took on more debt in March, reversing recent paydowns, with overall credit surging by $10.2 billion compared to February levels. Nonrevolving Debt ...
Yahoo Finance

Americans' Consumer Debt Hits All-Time High of $18.2 Trillion, Experts Say Some Borrowers 'Will Have A Much More Difficult Time Getting Credit' Going Forward

American consumer debt hit $18.2 trillion in the Q1 2025, according to the Federal Reserve Bank of New York While credit card and auto loan balances are both declining, student loan debt and mortgage ...
Business Wire

New Data: Consumer Debt Crisis Drives Legal Stress to 5-Year High

ADA, Okla.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Foreclosure legal inquiries jumped nearly 30% year-over-year in the second quarter as mounting consumer debt pushed Americans to seek legal help at the highest rate since ...
Forbes

Why Debt Collectors Have Declared Open Season On Consumers

With federal oversight in retreat, deep-pocketed collection companies are aggressively pursuing down-and-out consumers who are struggling with record levels of credit card debt. Meanwhile, consumer ...

Consumer credit score trends and debt behavior in 2026: What borrowers should know to strengthen financial health

BHG Financial reports that the average FICO score has stabilized at 715 in 2026, reflecting shifts in consumer credit ...
The Financial Brand

Are Consumers Buried Under Too Much Debt? A New Report Says Maybe Not

Total consumer debt has skyrocketed in recent years, but only in nominal terms. Adjusting for inflation produces a very different picture, according to TransUnion. In nominal terms, consumer debt ...
CNBC

Consumer credit rose to $5 trillion in January — 'small cracks are starting to emerge,' analyst says

Revolving debt, which mostly includes credit card balances, jumped 8.2% in January, according to the Federal Reserve’s latest consumer credit report. Altogether, consumer debt, including student loans ...
Seeking Alpha

Cash Could Be King In 2026 As Risks Of A Debt Crisis Grow

Cash is an underappreciated asset, especially as high valuations, margin debt, and consumer debt signal a potential market top. Record consumer debt, declining sentiment, and a weakening job market ...
Business Wire

$1.2 Billion Consumer Debt Portfolio Sold on the EverChain Exchange

BOCA RATON, Fla.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--EverChain Exchange today announced the sale of a $1.2 billion consumer debt portfolio to certified buyers on the EverChain Exchange. EverChain is the only debt ...
Money.ca on MSN

'Doomspending' is driving Canadian consumer debt to a new record — and wealthier borrowers are leading the charge

Canada's household debt hit a record $2.64 trillion as high-income borrowers — not just Canadians falling behind — drove much of the new debt growth, TransUnion data shows ...