Kevin B Zazzera, Attorney at Law

06/06/2026

https://consumerbankers.com/blog/the-affordability-story-behind-credit-card-balances/

As prices for essentials like food, housing, healthcare, and transportation continue to stress household budgets, consumers are increasingly relying on credit cards to fill the gap.

06/05/2026

https://www.statista.com/chart/36224/reasons-for-us-consumers-to-take-on-debt/

This chart shows why Americans take on debt.

06/04/2026

https://www.wcnc.com/article/money/consumer/credit-card-debt-wheres-the-money/275-5952cce7-c5dc-45ce-ae13-26e78541fdc3

North Carolina ranks second nationally for average credit cards per person at slightly over three cards each.

06/03/2026

I'm very grateful for another 5-star Google review!

06/03/2026

https://www.nerdwallet.com/credit-cards/studies/household-debt-study

Revolving credit card debt continues to climb as nearly half of Americans say “it’s normal,” finds NerdWallet’s annual household debt survey and analysis.

06/02/2026

https://investor.equifax.com/news-events/press-releases/detail/1409/u-s-consumer-debt-hits-18-19-trillion-in-q1-2026

U.S. Consumer Debt Hits $18.19 Trillion in Q1 2026 May 28, 2026 7:45am EDT Download as PDF Subprime Borrower Activity Fuels Bankcard Growth; Delinquency Rates Improve for Most Loans, but Rise for Student Debt ATLANTA, May 28, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Equifax® (NYSE: EFX) has released its Market Pulse ...

05/29/2026

https://www.wsj.com/personal-finance/credit/us-credit-card-debt-af5c7c77

Soaring interest rates and stubborn inflation have led to the highest delinquencies since the financial crisis. More families are shifting to “a pattern of survival debt.”

05/28/2026

https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/us-consumer-debt-hits-18-19-trillion-in-q1-2026--302783707.html

/PRNewswire/ -- Equifax® (NYSE: EFX) has released its Market Pulse First Quarter U.S. Consumer Credit Trends, which includes U.S. national consumer credit data...

05/27/2026

https://www.cnbc.com/2026/05/24/americans-struggling-with-debt-inflation.html

Inflation and high debt levels continue cause financial anxiety for many Americans. Nonprofits can help with debt mangement.

05/26/2026

https://www.advisorperspectives.com/dshort/updates/2026/05/12/household-debt-credit-report-q1-2026

Total U.S. household debt climbed to a record $18.79 trillion in Q1 2026, a modest 0.1% ($18 billion) increase from the previous quarter. The overall rise was driven by increases across a handful of categories, specifically mortgage and auto loan balances.