More Americans fall behind on credit card and car loan payments

Credit card and auto loan delinquencies are near historic highs as prices climb; meanwhile, Wired compared what cities pay for Flock cameras.

On air: Chip Darnell and Vera Bullock on BBN Newsroom
Published 11:24 AM ET, Tuesday, October 13, 2026

At a glance

First reported by CBS News: “Squeezed by inflation, more Americans fall behind on their debts”.
Covered on BBN on Tuesday, October 13, 2026, at 11:24 AM ET on BBN Newsroom, by Chip Darnell and Vera Bullock.
Topics: Americans.

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Chip Darnell · U.S. News AnchorCredit card and auto loan delinquencies are near historic highs, as rising prices leave more people struggling to keep up with their payments, according to CBS News.
Vera Bullock · Co-AnchorNear historic highs. So we're breaking records, just in the category of things getting worse instead of better.
Chip Darnell · U.S. News AnchorIt means more of your neighbors are a month behind on the car and the card, and the groceries and rent didn't wait for either one.
Vera Bullock · Co-AnchorAnd the only people calling anymore are the collectors. It's honestly the most attention I've gotten since the divorce.
Chip Darnell · U.S. News AnchorVera.
Vera Bullock · Co-AnchorI'm just saying, a call that never stops is a very loyal relationship, and I'm thrilled for everyone who has one.