How much does the average American household have in credit card debt?

Average Household Credit Card Debt: Guess How Much

September 24, 2009

We've come a long way in actively managing our personal finances, but there are still plenty of Americans laden with consumer debt. Can you guess how much credit card debt the average household is carrying? Take the quiz!

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12 Comments

marilynmorado 2 years 42 weeks

I had debt i eventually got debt consolidation at http://www.debtguru.com and it was the best thing i could've done but i recommend no one get a credit cards they are like the biggest scam meant to destroy you

3 years 34 weeks

we are active duty military and currently have $52,000 in credit debt --$34,000 of which is due to moving expenses. we are required to pay 6% of our moving costs every time we move--thank you uncle sam. the other 18 is due to our own stupidity.

3 years 34 weeks

Funny how there is an ad on this same page for a Mastercard.. "even if your credit is less than perfect" GEEZ

3 years 34 weeks

I have no credit card debt BUT I have a revolving line of credit for my business that is almost exactly the same 8,329 freaky!!!

Spectra 3 years 34 weeks

If I had $8K in credit card debt, I'd definitely be a little stressed out. We have a mortgage and student loan payments every month; I'd hate to also have a credit card payment on top of that.

GlowingMoon 3 years 34 weeks

I found $8k shocking, too.

santiephey 3 years 34 weeks

Some of my clients owe more than $1000k I guess they help to raise the average debt amount lol

Liss 3 years 34 weeks

this makes me feel not as bad about my $3,000 credit card debt. It's stressing me out though and i am trying to get rid of it and not use credit cards anymore.

filmgirl81 3 years 34 weeks

If I don't have the money to pay for it, then I just don't charge it on my credit card. I honestly don't understand being in credit card debt considering most people have mortgages and student loans.