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Credit card debt is at an all-time high for Americans, according to a report by the Federal Reserve that came out this month.
The report revealed that U.S. collective household debt balances totaled $12.73 trillion in March 2017, surpassing the 2008 peak of $12.68 trillion.
Issues with debt are becoming especially prominent among young people.
Nearly 10 percent of 18- to 29-year-olds now have credit card debt 90 days past due.
Some economists attribute rising credit card debt among young people to student loans. Dealing with large amounts of debt, they put their purchases to credit.
In the study done by the Federal Reserve, there’s an estimate that 20 percent of student loans are 90 days late.
Join us this week as we talk about why Americans, especially young people, are struggling with credit, debt and way to manage finances.
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Guests
Phil Schuman, director of financial literacy for Indiana University’s MoneySmarts
Katie Broadfoot, executive director, Monroe County United Ministries- Your Path
Lisa Piercefield, finance advisor, Monroe County United Way Finance Programs
Jorden Doepker, financial coach, Central Nine Career Center
