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Holiday Debt Follows Many Into 2026 as Advice Shifts to Rapid Repayment

Fresh surveys put typical seasonal balances near $1,200–$1,500 per household, sharpening the push for lower-cost payoff strategies.

Post-Holiday Bills Hit as Credit Card Rates Bite, Counselors Push Quick Relief Steps

Holiday Debt Risks Rise as Experts Push Budgets and Warn on BNPL