House of (credit) cards

Credit slips
The average American has four credit cards. One in every three consumer purchases in the United States is put on plastic.
Photo by Jeff J Mitchell / Getty Images

The average American household has more than $8,000 in credit card debt.

In a country of spenders, what's in it for the savers?

Host Mary Lucia and reporter Nikki Tundel discuss the often overlooked repercussions of credit card debt.

Create a More Connected Minnesota

MPR News is your trusted resource for the news you need. With your support, MPR News brings accessible, courageous journalism and authentic conversation to everyone - free of paywalls and barriers. Your gift makes a difference.