Household Debt Rose in Q1: Fed

Household indebtedness grew to $11.85 trillion in the first quarter, up $24 billion from the fourth quarter of 2014, according to the Federal Reserve Bank of New York's Household Debt and Credit Report, released Tuesday.

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In the fourth quarter, household debt rose $117 billion.

Aggregate debt is up seven consecutive quarters.

Outstanding household debt is 6.5% below the $12.68 trillion peak reached in the third quarter of 2008.


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