The Growing Shadow of Credit Card Debt: A Crisis Looming Over American Consumers

In 2023, the U.S. economy leaned heavily on consumer spending. Now, record-breaking credit card debt combined with soaring interest rates has catapulted delinquencies to new heights, signaling a burgeoning crisis in credit card debt. As these financial pressures mount, an increasing number of Americans are desperately seeking solutions. Data from Money Management International (MMI), a nonprofit credit counseling agency, reveals a significant spike in individuals seeking debt counseling post-holidays in January. This trend shows the urgent need to address and mitigate the growing credit card debt crisis.