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US credit card debt hits record $1.29 trillion amid widening income gap

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Americans are facing record levels of credit card debt, with balances reaching $1.29 trillion in the third quarter. While overall delinquency rates have slightly improved, financial strain is disproportionately affecting lower-income communities. The gap in serious delinquency between the poorest and wealthiest neighborhoods has widened significantly since 2022, highlighting a growing divide in financial stability. AI

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US credit card debt hits record $1.29 trillion amid widening income gap

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  1. Axios Technology TIER_1 English(EN) · Julianna Bragg ·

    Credit card debt hits record high as Americans struggle with cost-of-living

    <div><a href="https://www.newyorkfed.org/medialibrary/interactives/householdcredit/data/pdf/HHDC_2026Q3" target="_blank">Federal Reserve Bank of New York</a>; Note: Not adjusted for inflation; Chart: Axios Visuals</div><p>Americans' credit card balances hit a record $1.29 trillio…

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