US Household Debt Reaches New Highs Amid Rising Financial Strain

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Americans' household debt has reached a record high of $18.59 trillion, driven by increases in mortgages, student loans, credit cards, and auto loans, with student debt hitting $1.65 trillion and delinquency rates rising, especially among student borrowers, though overall household financial health remains relatively strong according to the Federal Reserve Bank of New York.
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