 TITLE: COVID-19: Consumers Reduce Overall Debt During Pandemic CONTENT: Personal Loan Balances Show Biggest Increase\n--------------------------------------------\nAmong all debt categories, personal loan balances have increased the most since January 2020, according to Experian data. Overall, consumers' personal loan debt grew by 2% since the beginning of the year, with the average balance increasing from $15,965 to $16,257. END