Consumer News How Close Is The U S To A Debt Crisis

Consumer spending is the U.S. economy's main driver. Here's how it's doing

NPR's Ayesha Rascoe talks to Bankrate analyst Ted Rossman about consumer spending and debt, and what it tells us about the overall health of the economy. Read More

The Phantom Debt Trap: How $1.2 Trillion in Hidden Consumer Debt Triggered Thursday's Market Crash

Margin debt, the money investors borrow to buy stocks, reached $1.18 trillion in October 2025, up $58 billion in a single month. Since April, margin debt has risen 39%, the fastest five-month increase ... Read More

The Invisible Economic Crisis

There is no collapse. No Lehman Brothers moment. Instead it’s a slow burn, a financial treadmill that many are never able to get off. Across the country, households are juggling a web of obligations: ... Read More

US consumer confidence in deteriorates in November

U.S. consumer confidence sagged in November as households worried about jobs and their financial situation, likely in part because of the recently ended government shutdown. Read More

Consumer debt crisis deepens: Americans are falling behind on credit cards, loans, and mortgages - is it time to worry?

Americans now owe $18.6 trillion in household debt. United States consumer debt crisis is growing fast. Millions of borrowers are struggling to keep up with credit cards, car loans, student loans, and ... Read More

Top analyst sees ‘genuine cracks for mid- to lower-end consumers’ as the K-shaped economy continues to bite

Mid- to lower-income households are struggling with an "affordability crisis," notes Lisa Shalett of Morgan Stanley Wealth Management. Credit stress is "flashing yellow." ... Read More

'It's really a political problem': Ray Dalio on the U.S. debt crisis

Ray Dalio has been prominent in the business world for decades. Now he's reached the stage where he says it's time to give advice. RAY DALIO: I'm in the transition phase of life. I'm in the mentoring ... Read More

Cash Could Be King In 2026 As Risks Of A Debt Crisis Grow

Cash is an underappreciated asset, especially as high valuations, margin debt, and consumer debt signal a potential market top. Read why SPY is a Strong Sell. Read More

Legendary DC diplomat feels ‘like Paul Revere’ about the $38 trillion national debt: ‘The crisis is coming!’

Richard Haass has spent a lifetime monitoring global crises. Now he says America’s most dangerous one is coming from inside the house. Read More