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Cons High APRs: Credit cards usually have higher APRs than other types of unsecured consumer debt.
—Jason Stauffer, CNBC, 31 Dec. 2024
However, the report also reflected low debt delinquencies at only 3.5% of total consumer debt.
—Jason Schenker, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
The fed funds rate sets what banks charge each other for overnight lending but also influences a variety of consumer debt such as auto loans, credit cards and mortgages.
—Jeff Cox, CNBC, 18 Dec. 2024
In the United States, where consumer debt has reached over $17 trillion, consumers meeting their financial obligations is critical for maintaining economic stability.
—Kyle J. Russell, USA TODAY, 16 Oct. 2024
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“Consumer debt.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/consumer%20debt. Accessed 19 Jan. 2025.
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