Adults are continually bombarded with messages about how eating foods rich in cholesterol can elevate an individual's risks of atherosclerosis and heart attacks. Many such warnings have focused on eggs because their yolks are a major dietary source of cholesterol.
The vast majority of Americans are in debt, according to a report from Pew Charitable Trusts published in July. For the most part, that debt comes from what many people would call a good thing â homeownership. Of the 80% of Americans with debt, 44% have mortgage debt. Overall, the median debt load among Americans is $67,900, overwhelmingly driven by mortgages (the median home loan balance is $103,000).
In December 2007, Americans had $12.37 trillion in total debt and $839 billion in credit card debt. [2] Total debt is expected to surpass the 2007 number by the end of 2016 due largely to mortgages and student loans. Thatâs not a surprise, considering the increase in costs for housing and education described earlier.