http://www.nytimes.com/2014/10/08/business/economy/borrowing-by-consumers-rose-135-billion-in-august.html 2014-10-08 02:14:19 Borrowing by Consumers Rose $13.5. Billion in August The gains have pushed total consumer debt to a record $3.25 trillion. === Consumers increased borrowing in August in the category that covers auto and