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According to data provided by the Federal Reserve Bank of New York, household debt across the nation has reached a total of $18.8 trillion. This figure represents the highest number ever recorded for nationwide household debt. The report highlights a significant financial milestone as debt levels climb to these unprecedented heights, marking a record-breaking peak in the total amount of money owed by households throughout the United States according to the official Federal Reserve Bank of New York statistics.