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How much credit card debt is too much?

Quick Answer

Any balance carried month-to-month at typical 18–25% APR is bad debt. A useful threshold: when minimum payments exceed 5% of take-home pay, the debt is constraining your finances and should be a top priority.

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Warren Team
Updated November 30, 2025
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