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Inflation is driving up consumer credit card debt by billions of dollars

Collection Industry News

consumers took on $43 billion in additional credit card debt during the second quarter of this year, ending in June. That’s more than triple the average amount of new debt households have taken on in that period since after the Great Recession of 2007-08. Newly released data from WalletHub says U.S.

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Credit card debt hits a ‘staggering’ $1.13 trillion. Here’s why so many Americans are under pressure

Collection Industry News

Credit card balances increased by $50 billion, or roughly 5%, in the fourth quarter of 2023, the New York Fed found. Credit card delinquency rates also jumped — particularly among younger millennials, or borrowers between the ages of 30 and 39, who are burdened by high levels of student loan debt.

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Total Household Debt Reaches $17.06 Trillion in Q2 2023; Credit Card Debt Exceeds $1 Trillion

Collection Industry News

The volume of newly originated auto loans, which includes leases, was $179 billion, largely reflecting high dollar values of originated loans even as the number of newly opened loans remains below pre-pandemic levels. Student loan balances fell by $35 billion and stood at $1.57 trillion in Q2 2023.

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Congress Passes Relief for Student Loan Borrowers in CARES Act

Titan Consulting

Congress recently passed legislation in the CARES act that provides direct and indirect benefits to Federal Student Loan borrowers. Benefits include a suspension of payments, no negative credit reporting, no collection activity, and no accrual if interest until September 30, 2020. Help Available for Borrowers with Student Loans.

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Q1 Industry Insights: Economic Stressors Persist while Pandemic-era Benefits End

True Accord

At the beginning of March, the federal government ended pandemic-era payments for low-income families on the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), causing nearly 30 million Americans to lose increased food stamp benefits. consumer credit card debt has increased to nearly $1 trillion.

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What Debts Will Remain After A Chapter 13 Discharge?

Sawin & Shea

The kinds of debt that can typically be eliminated are credit card debt, medical bills, utility bills, evictions, repossessions, and personal loans. You can also wipe out debts owed to gyms, clubs, and other personal services. Which Debts Cannot Be Discharged by Chapter 13 Bankruptcy?

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Unfinished college degrees and the cycle of debt

Roths Child Law

At the same time, you may have student loan and credit card debt that is more than you can afford. Debt has a way of growing. While struggling to make ends meet each month, the temptation to rack up even more debt can be great for people with unfinished degrees. Fewer job prospects without a degree.