Average American Credit Card Debt Is it Really that Bad?

The recent economic crisis has hit the country hard. People have lost their jobs and homes, stocks and real estate values have fallen. Reports also suggest that credit card debts are sky high, with the average American owing about $9,000 on his/her credit card, which is a really scary number. Are Americans really that neck-deep in credit card debt? Or is the situation being blown way out of proportion? [Read more…]