A recent Experian survey reveals the depth of America’s credit crisis, with 23% of adults facing “unmanageable” debt that requires choosing between debt payments and essential needs.
However, the data also shows encouraging signs: 45% of respondents have overcome previously unmanageable debt, experiencing improved mental wellbeing as a result.
Many Americans are actively addressing their financial challenges by taking on additional work, using strategic debt repayment methods, and employing budgeting tools.
The Experian survey also uncovered that a significant misconception about debt is that making minimum payments is sufficient, with more than 2 in 5 respondents identifying this as their biggest misunderstanding before managing debt themselves.