
Credit card debt in America is a significant issue, with 45% of households in debt. The median balance is $2,700, and average is $6,100, having fallen since 2007. A substantial proportion of Americans rely on credit cards for basic expenses, leading to concerns about financial sustainability and the potential for a recession. Despite an increase in credit card accounts, delinquency and bankruptcy numbers have not seen a significant impact.

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