"Credit Card Delinquencies Reach Decade High as Consumer Debt Surpasses $5 Trillion"

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"Credit Card Delinquencies Reach Decade High as Consumer Debt Surpasses $5 Trillion"
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A study by the Federal Reserve Bank of Philadelphia has revealed that credit card delinquency rates have surged to their highest level in over a decade, surpassing pre-pandemic levels. The report indicates that almost 3.2% of card balances were at least 30 days past due as of the end of September, with the share of borrowers making only the minimum payment exceeding 10% for the first time since 2019. Additionally, the share of debts that are 60 and 90 days late has also seen a significant increase.

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