Outstanding credit card and other revolving debt decreased $13.7 billion, the most since early in the pandemic, after surging a month earlier. Non-revolving credit, such as loans for vehicle purchases and school tuition,

Total U.S. credit card debt fell 12% at an annualized rate in November, a plunge not seen since the onset of the pandemic. High interest rates and tightening lending standards by banks may be preventing people from using credit cards, even if they want to.

The agency said the rule would remove $49 billion in medical debts from the credit reports of about 15 million Americans. It was adopted despite demands from Republicans in Congre