Despite how difficult it can be to get out of debt in the first place, debt isn't always a one-and-done occurrence. Some families work hard to climb out from under their financial obligations only to find themselves back in similar situations years later. For a closer look at repeat debt offenders, we surveyed over 1,000 people about their personal money matters. Read on as we uncover the average age Americans get out of various forms of debt, which types of debt take the longest to pay off, and how often people fall back into debt after paying it all off. Overcoming Financial Obligations