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U.S. household debt hit a record $18.8 trillion in 2025, according to the New York Fed, fueld by increases in mortgage, credit card and auto loan balances. Credit card debt alone reached a record ...

While people often turn to their existing bank for a personal loan, credit unions can have more flexibility with creditworthiness and charge fewer (or no) upfront origination fees. Federal credit ...