Americans' debt problems are flashing a warning not seen since the Great Recession — Live Feedhttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/americans-debt-problems-are-flashing-a-warning-not-seen-since-the-great-recessionContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. US Household Debt Delinquency Hits Highest Rate Since Great Recessionhttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/americans-debt-problems-are-flashing-a-warning-not-seen-since-the-great-recessionhttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/americans-debt-problems-are-flashing-a-warning-not-seen-since-the-great-recession#u128444Sat, 17 Oct 2026 16:11:06 +0000Nearly 20% of American families are now behind on loan payments, according to Federal Reserve data. This represents a significant increase from approximately 12% in the previous survey period. While overall wealth levels have risen and consumer spending remains strong, the ability of households to meet debt obligations deteriorated from 2022 to 2025. This trend indicates a widening gap where affluent and older Americans have grown richer while a larger portion of the population struggles with debt stress.Why it mattersThe Federal Reserve's Survey of Consumer Finances provides a benchmark