What’s Fueling Debt Federal: Why It Keeps Rising Now
The U.S. national debt has topped $39 trillion as of March 2026, propelled by ongoing deficits and higher interest co...
Debt
This tag page curates 4 articles on Debt, covering market impacts, policy effects, and credit trends to help you gauge risk and protect your finances.
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Dave Ramsey Blunt with Wife Sparks Hidden Debt Debate
A caller described a concealed $18,000 credit-card balance at 30% APR within a separate-finance marriage. The host's ...
U.S. Just Trillion Debt: Why Action Stalls Now in Congress
The federal debt breached $39 trillion this week as lawmakers debated a constitutional fix that failed to pass. The p...
Years Wars Show They Are Disaster Times for Debt Holders
A 300-year cross-Atlantic study shows government bonds often lose real value during wars and major emergencies, a pat...
Inside Fortune Initiative Dinner Sparks Debt Diplomacy
Executives gathered at the Fortune CEO Initiative dinner to debate debt risks, global diplomacy, and the role of busi...
We’re Living Borrowed Time: U.S. Debt Hits $39 Trillion
The federal debt surpassed $39 trillion this week, marking a watershed moment for Americans’ finances and national st...
Debt Topples to $39 Trillion, Prompts Fresh Warnings
The United States crossed $39 trillion in gross debt, a milestone critics call a warning sign of stubborn deficits. W...
This Way: Elon Musk Backs Buffett Plan to Cut Debt
Elon Musk publicly backs Warren Buffett’s long-running deficit-cap idea, positioning the plan as a potential pivot in...
Dalio Thinks World Looks Like Pre-1945 Times Again
Ray Dalio argues we are in stage five of the big cycle, signaling rising debt, widening inequality, and geopolitical ...
Data Shows Dave Ramsey Is Dead Wrong on One Point Today
Fresh money data in 2026 contests one core debt strategy from Dave Ramsey, while underscoring the value of discipline...
Latest Accounting Trump’s Iran Could Drive $65B Debt Spike
New budget estimates warn that a rapid U.S. operation in Iran could add about $65 billion to the national debt over t...
Trump Just Republicans’ Hold at Risk as Debt Soars
Morgan Stanley warns that aggressive policy moves and a fresh oil shock could jeopardize Republicans’ hold in the Sen...