Americans in these 3 states are drowning in debt the fastest. Here’s what’s driving it and how to keep your head above water

Many Americans are under financial strain as they grapple with rising costs and carry growing balances on mortgages, credit ...
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 ...
Seeking Alpha

Equifax National Market Pulse Data Shows U.S. Consumer Debt Inching Past $18 Trillion as Delinquencies Stabilize

ATLANTA, Nov. 5, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Equifax® (NYSE: EFX) has released its Market Pulse Third Quarter U.S. Consumer Credit Trends, which includes U.S. national consumer credit data and trends through ...
Los Angeles Times

Best Debt Relief Companies 2025: Getting Out of Debt Fast

Americans suffer high amounts of consumer debt, primarily revolving credit card debt. In February 2025, the average credit card debt per American was $6,455, up $194 from a year ago. However, that ...
Orange County Register

Californians slow borrowing as unpaid debts hit 5-year high

Californians have cooled their borrowings and skipped more bill payments, two more signs of a stressful economy. My trusty spreadsheet found these patterns within the Federal Reserve Bank of New ...