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Credit card debt rises to $1.26 trillion, nearing all-time record
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· August 12, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway Further information on this topic can be found through ABC13 Houston, which has more details on the current state of credit card debt, including the total amount and the increase seen in recent months.
In The Woodlands , residents may be interested to know that a significant financial trend has been reported. The total amount owed on credit cards has grown substantially. New data reveals the current balance is quite high.
This update is based on recent figures from the second quarter of this year. Further information on this topic can be found through ABC13 Houston, which has more details on the current state of credit card debt, including the total amount and the increase seen in recent months.
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Category: local Published: August 12, 2026 Source: ABC13 Houston Reading time: 1 min
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