The stock market may be hitting record highs, but not all is well for the U.S. consumer. In fact, more Americans are increasingly financially stressed and taking on debt that they cannot pay off, ...

A Record Number of Consumers Are Making Minimum Credit Card Payments as Delinquencies Also Rise ...

Consumer stress escalates as the share of credit card holders making only minimum payments hit a 12-year high in the third quarter of 2024. The share of credit card holders making minimum payments ...

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With high levels of credit card debt and high inflation, many consumers have found themselves unable to cover monthly payments, leading some to default. A borrower goes into default when they miss ...

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To be sure, political advantage should not be sought by threatening default, and the debt ceiling must be raised or suspended. Lawmakers must not jeopardize the full faith and credit of the U.S.