(WSVN) - Americans spent more than they could afford during Christmas, according to a new survey by LendingTree.
The survey reported 36% of Americans got into debt by about $1,249.
Nearly 40% used the buy-now-pay-later financing option when purchasing their Christmas gifts.
Americans now carry $70 billion in credit card debt.
The majority said they won’t pay it off within a month.
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