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EPISODE · Mar 6, 2026 · 24 MIN

Credit Delinquencies On The Rise AGAIN!

from The Credit Show

In this powerful episode of The Credit Show Podcast, Harry breaks down the growing U.S. consumer debt crisis and explain why millions of Americans are feeling crushed by rising costs, record balances, and high interest rates. Using data from the Federal Reserve, the New York Fed Household Debt and Credit Report, Fitch Ratings, Moody’s, TransUnion, and Experian, this episode unpacks the real story behind America’s $17.5 trillion household debt load.We dive deep into the most dangerous pressure points in today’s economy, including credit card debt, auto loans, student loans, personal loans, and the surprising stability of the mortgage market. You’ll learn why credit card balances have surged past $1.13 trillion, why serious delinquencies are rising, how 23% APR credit cards create a financial death spiral, and why passive credit monitoring is no longer enough in today’s economy.This episode also explores the hidden risks of the authorized user trap, the growing danger of co-signing auto loans, the rise in subprime auto loan defaults, and how lenders are using new technology like remote vehicle disabling, “attention getters,” and connected car systems to collect on delinquent debt. We also explain the difference between secured debt vs. unsecured debt, why younger borrowers like Gen Z and Millennials are being hit hardest, and what active credit management really looks like in a high-interest environment.#TheCreditShow #ConsumerDebtCrisis #CreditCardDebt #CreditScore #CreditRepair #PersonalFinance #DebtManagement #HouseholdDebt #FederalReserve #NewYorkFed #CreditCards #AutoLoans #StudentLoans #PersonalLoans #MortgageDebt #DebtConsolidation #ChargeOffs #Collections #FinancialLiteracy #MoneyManagement #CreditTips #DebtFreeJourney #GenZMoney #MillennialMoney #CreditEducation #FinancialSurvival #InterestRates #CreditCrisis #EconomicOutlook #DebtStrategiesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

In this powerful episode of The Credit Show Podcast, Harry breaks down the growing U.S. consumer debt crisis and explain why millions of Americans are feeling crushed by rising costs, record balances, and high interest rates. Using data from the Federal Reserve, the New York Fed Household Debt and Credit Report, Fitch Ratings, Moody’s, TransUnion, and Experian, this episode unpacks the real story behind America’s $17.5 trillion household debt load.We dive deep into the most dangerous pressure points in today’s economy, including credit card debt, auto loans, student loans, personal loans, and the surprising stability of the mortgage market. You’ll learn why credit card balances have surged past $1.13 trillion, why serious delinquencies are rising, how 23% APR credit cards create a financial death spiral, and why passive credit monitoring is no longer enough in today’s economy.This episode also explores the hidden risks of the authorized user trap, the growing danger of co-signing auto loans, the rise in subprime auto loan defaults, and how lenders are using new technology like remote vehicle disabling, “attention getters,” and connected car systems to collect on delinquent debt. We also explain the difference between secured debt vs. unsecured debt, why younger borrowers like Gen Z and Millennials are being hit hardest, and what active credit management really looks like in a high-interest environment.#TheCreditShow #ConsumerDebtCrisis #CreditCardDebt #CreditScore #CreditRepair #PersonalFinance #DebtManagement #HouseholdDebt #FederalReserve #NewYorkFed #CreditCards #AutoLoans #StudentLoans #PersonalLoans #MortgageDebt #DebtConsolidation #ChargeOffs #Collections #FinancialLiteracy #MoneyManagement #CreditTips #DebtFreeJourney #GenZMoney #MillennialMoney #CreditEducation #FinancialSurvival #InterestRates #CreditCrisis #EconomicOutlook #DebtStrategies See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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