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EPISODE · Jun 9, 2025 · 25 MIN

What's the consumer debt tipping point?

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Consumer credit rose $17.9 billion in April — $6 billion more than projected, the Fed says. Americans may be anxious about tariffs, but low unemployment means a lot of us still have the cash to pay a credit card bill or car payment at the end of the month. But a few debt warning signs are flaring. Also in this episode: Warner Bros. announces a corporate split, the cycling industry shifts gears and we visit a town where the majority of businesses are inside homes.Every story has an economic angle. Want some in your inbox? Subscribe to our daily or weekly newsletter.Marketplace is more than a radio show. Check out our original reporting and financial literacy content at marketplace.org — and consider making an investment in our future.

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