Many face overwhelming credit card debt at midlife, impacting daily life. Jordan, 49, received a $22,000 bonus but owes $56,000 on three cards. Only $2,000 went to debt payments, leaving little for other expenses. Credit card balances rose by $24 billion in Q3 2025, totaling $1.23 trillion. Consider debt consolidation, snowball or avalanche methods to manage debt. refinancing with balance transfer cards, accessing home equity, or credit counseling can also help.

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