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Are Incomes Finally Catching Up to Debt?

2024/11/20
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The discussion focuses on the relationship between income growth and debt levels, highlighting that despite rising credit card debt, the debt-to-income ratio has declined due to stronger earnings growth.
  • Debt-to-income ratio has declined slightly since the pandemic due to average hourly earnings growth.
  • Credit card debt has reached a record high, but the burden remains manageable for most consumers.
  • Disposable income growth and robust retail sales indicate a strong consumer spending environment.

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The debt-to-income ratio has declined slightly because average earnings have increased by 6.2% annually since the pandemic.

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