In 2022, the average American owed almost $102,000 and paid more than 9.5% of their disposable income on debt. That same year, American households owed approximately $17 trillion in total debt, up $2.75 trillion from 2019.
Let’s face it: America has a debt problem. I believe that bad debt habits persist due to our country’s financial illiteracy. This guide is aimed to help you understand the differences between good and bad debt and give you basic techniques and recommendations for managing and paying off your debt.
Good vs. bad debt
Good debt can help your long-term finances, whereas bad debt hurts or ruins it. Good debt examples include:
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