Most people don’t set out to accumulate $100,000 in debt. It just happens. A mortgage here, a car payment there, a few months of leaning on credit cards, and suddenly the balance is overwhelming.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Debt is one of those topics most people avoid talking about, which makes it easy to assume you’re the only one struggling. But you’re not. Knowing how your debt compares to others can help you spot what’s manageable, what’s worth prioritizing and where you might need outside help.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Here’s what the numbers look like across each major debt category.<\/p>\n\n\n\n