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Debt in America
Pre-approved credit card offers...
Do you ever wonder why you keep getting all those "Pre-approved " credit card offers - even
though you're in debt, or maybe your credit rating is far from perfect? It has been the trend,
as of late, for creditors to offer their cards to all consumers, especially those who have had
credit and debt problems in the past. They hope that your past poor credit habits will force you
to spend more money with their card - and rack up plenty of interest and late charges. They'll
earn money and you'll be back in financial turmoil. You're certainly not alone: The average
American adult received 32 credit card offers, regardless of their credit history
Average family credit card debt
You might be wondering, "I owe my creditors thousands of dollars - there can't be anyone worse
off than me!" You're not alone! Peaklink's clients carry balances as high as $200,000.
Personal bankruptcy
One indicator of debt in the U.S. is the number of personal bankruptcies declared each year.
While many more bankruptcies are declared than need to be, statistics show how many people feel
their debt burden is more than they can handle: Personal bankruptcies are at an all time high!
In 1997 there were more than 1.3 million declared. That figure is up 63% from just 10 years ago.
National consumer debt
In many ways, America is a nation weighed down by its citizens' (and government's) debt.
National consumer debt reflects many different factors, so we'll concentrate on consumer
credit debt, which accounts for 40% of the national figure.
National consumer debt has reached an all-time high of over 1 trillion dollars. Credit card
debt accounts for approximately 400 billion dollars of that figure.
You can help stop our national romance with debt by becoming debt free, learning the skills
necessary to manage your own finances and handling your spending responsibly. Let First
Allegiance help you become debt free, and along the way, we can show you how to be a
responsible credit consumer.
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