Credit Card Debt Hits Record $1 Trillion, But Strong Economy Helps Americans Manage
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Americans have over $1 trillion in credit card debt, a record high, but it's still manageable given strong job market and wages.
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Inflation-adjusted credit card debt is 20% below 2008 peak; many borrowers pay balances in full.
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Job market remains solid with 353,000 jobs added in January and layoffs not picking up.
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Soaring stocks have boosted retirement accounts; credit fuels big-ticket spending.
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Challenges persist from high inflation, low housing affordability, and high interest rates.