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Average U.S. Consumer Debt Reaches New Record in 2020

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U.S. Auto Debt Grows to Record High Despite Pandemic

Overall, consumer auto loans grew in 2020, increasing to a record high of $1.37...

April 12, 2021  •  8 min read

Women and Credit 2021: How the Pandemic Affected Women’s Lives—and Finances

Women faced many financial challenges in 2020, but changes brought on by the pandemic...

March 12, 2021  •  5 min read

Student Loan Debt Reaches Record High as Most Repayment Is Paused

With federal student loans in forbearance and consumers using the break to focus on...

February 24, 2021  •  7 min read

Mortgage Debt Sees Record Growth Despite Pandemic

In the midst of the pandemic, outstanding mortgage debt in the U.S. rose to...

February 15, 2021  •  8 min read

Millennials Record Highest Credit Score Increase in 2020

In the past year, credit report data show all generations changing in a measurably...

January 5, 2021  •  7 min read

How Many People Have Credit Card Debt?

The U.S. has over $756 billion in outstanding credit card debt and approximately 95%...

December 16, 2020  •  3 min read

Average Age to Buy a House

Getting your first house is a big decision, and the median age of a...

December 15, 2020  •  6 min read

Holiday Spending Looks Different for Consumers in 2020

Amid the toll the pandemic has taken on this year’s festivities, consumers say they...

December 11, 2020  •  3 min read

What Is the Average Credit Score in the U.S.?

The average FICO Score in the U.S. rose to 711 in 2020.

December 8, 2020  •  4 min read

Credit Card Debt in 2020: Balances Drop for the First Time in Eight Years

After nearly a decade of consistent growth, overall credit card debt in the U.S....

November 30, 2020  •  8 min read

Experian Survey: How Is the Pandemic Affecting Personal Finances?

If you’ve seen your spending and saving habits change during the pandemic, you’re not...

November 21, 2020  •  3 min read

1 in 4 Americans Report Falling Victim to Fraud During the Holidays

With concern over identity theft on the rise, and more people planning to shop...

November 18, 2020  •  3 min read

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