Pentagon Said Iran Costs Leap as Taxpayers Bear the Burden
New cost tallies show the true price of the Iran conflict to U.S. taxpayers near $200 billion, far above early Pentag...
National Debt
On this tag page you will find 5 National Debt articles covering CBO projections, milestones, and policy impacts to help you understand what rising debt means for your finances.
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National Debt’s 20-Year Deadline and Boomers Spending
A leading economist warns the U.S. faces a roughly 20-year window before the debt path becomes hard to sustain, with ...
U.S. National Debt Officially Hits $39 Trillion Now
The debt tally has climbed to $39 trillion, with daily additions near $5 billion. Economists warn the path could cons...
National Debt Fears Where Both Parties Align, on Deficit
A new Pew poll shows Democrats and Republicans share a growing worry about the federal debt, a rare bipartisan moment...
National Debt Surpasses Economy Size Since WWII Milestone
The U.S. debt held by the public has eclipsed nominal GDP for the first time since World War II, a milestone that cou...
Trump Administration’s Proposed Capital Plan Could Boost Debt
A leading fiscal watchdog warns that the trump administration’s proposed capital gains policy could lift the national...
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...
National Debt Breaches Trillion Milestone as U.S. Tops $39T
The Treasury shows gross national debt reaching $39.016 trillion as of March 17, marking a historic milestone that wi...
Trump’s Iran Could Hike U.S. Debt Amid Tariff Fallout
A new forecast warns that a 60-day Iran clash could push the federal deficit higher by about $65 billion, on top of t...
Days Before National Debt Looms as Markets Brace for Pivot
The national debt sits just shy of $39 trillion, days before national debt crosses the milestone. Markets are watchin...
CBO Report Shows National Debt Set to Surge by 2035
The latest CBO outlook warns the debt path is moving into uncharted territory by 2035. The report shows national debt...