The average American at 65 still carries significant debt—see the breakdown by type and how your retirement finances compare.

Six figure balances are no longer an outlier in American life, they are the statistical norm. The typical household now owes ...

Americans collectively owe more than $18 trillion in debt, according to Experian. If you are trying to get out of debt, you know the task can feel like an uphill battle. Find out how your level of ...

New data show seven-figure net worths in midlife—but averages hide sharp divides in who actually has that wealth.

Credit card debt has reached crisis levels, with the average American cardholder now owing $7,886. When combined with interest rates near 23%, this creates a situation where monthly interest charges ...

The typical American will shell out nearly $2 million toward major debts over the course of their life. According to a revealing new study, that total reflects every mortgage payment, car loan, ...

CreditNinja reports that about 41% of working-age Americans (72 million) have medical debt, affecting lower-income and ...

Even households long considered financially secure are feeling the pressure.

Total U.S. credit card debt rose to $1.23 trillion in the third quarter of 2025, an increase of $24 billion from the previous quarter and up about 50 percent over the past five years, according to the ...