Plastic Is King: Credit Card Debt in America

The debt held by U.S. consumers plays an important role in today's economy. In fact, a huge portion of the economic growth factor, or GDP, relies heavily on consumer debt. What follows is a dissection of consumer debt, showing how much we owe, who owns our debt, and America's favorite credit cards.

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