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U.S. credit card debt reached a record $1.21 trillion in Q2 2025, driven by high rates and living costs, prompting financial advice to combat common debt myths.
Credit card debt in the U.S. hit a record $1.21 trillion in Q2 2025, fueled by high interest rates near 20% and rising living costs.
A Bankrate survey shows 46% of Americans carry balances monthly, prompting NPR’s Life Kit to debunk three common myths: paying only the minimum isn’t sustainable, carrying a balance doesn’t help credit, and closing old accounts harms scores.
The initiative offers a free one-month email series with practical steps to create payment plans, cut expenses, and avoid debt cycles, with real success stories of paying off large balances quickly.
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La deuda de las tarjetas de crédito de los Estados Unidos alcanzó un récord de 1.21 billones de dólares en el segundo trimestre de 2025, impulsada por las altas tasas y el costo de vida, lo que provocó asesoramiento financiero para combatir los mitos comunes sobre la deuda.