币界网报道：Americans Conceal $49 Billion in Credit Card Debt Due to Shame, Survey Reveals A recent survey by CreditCards.com found that nearly half of U.S. adults with credit card debt hide it from their loved ones, amounting to an estimated $49 billion in undisclosed balances. The study, which polled over 2,300 Americans, revealed that 48% of respondents with credit card debt admitted to keeping it secret, primarily due to feelings of shame (38%) or not wanting to burden others (35%). Younger generations are more likely to conceal debt, with 59% of Gen Z and 56% of Millennials hiding balances compared to just 34% of Baby Boomers. Financial experts warn that secrecy can exacerbate debt stress and hinder solutions, recommending open communication and professional advice. The average hidden debt per person is approximately $5,300, with 15% concealing over $10,000. High-interest credit card debt in the U.S. has surged to a record $1.13 trillion in Q4 2023, per Federal Reserve data, as inflation pressures household budgets.