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Household Debt Explained: Mortgages, Auto Loans, Credit Cards and Student Debt

Household debt includes mortgages, auto loans, credit cards, student loans and other borrowing. Learn how to read debt totals, delinquency data and the risks behind the headlines.
Posted by Casey Lester October 2, 2026

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