Money Matters - Debt Strain Survey

 A new report from Credible ranks U.S. states by average household debt, revealing where Americans are under the most financial strain.

 

• Hawaii leads the nation in household debt, averaging $201,000
• Maryland is 2nd for household debt, followed by Colorado and Washington
• States searching the most for financial help: Wyoming, Vermont, and North Dakota

 

In a related report, Credible analyzed student loan debt to find where borrowers are carrying the heaviest burdens and facing the longest payoff timelines. Maryland, Georgia, and Virginia top the list.

 

Together, the reports offer a snapshot of how debt stress is hitting different parts of the country as Americans face growing financial uncertainty.