Black Friday Sales Surge Raises Concerns Over Americans’ Reliance on Debt and Credit

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According to CNBC analyst Carl Quintanilla, Black Friday sales reached a record high of $9.8 billion, indicating strong consumer behavior with a 7.5% increase from the previous year. However, there is a concerning trend of purchases being financed through personal debt. The average American household has 3.84 credit cards, and the ‘Buy Now Pay Later’ segment has seen a 20% year-over-year growth, while credit card debt has reached $1 trillion. This raises questions about the true financial strength of consumers and whether the escalating debt reflects a culture of deferring payments facilitated by easy access to credit.

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