How Rising National Debt Drives Up Interest Rates — and What That Means for Americans
By adding upward pressure to interest rates, the rising national debt can increase the cost of living for American households.
Read MoreThe Fed Held Its Target Range For the Fifth Meeting in a Row but Interest Costs Remain High
High interest rates on U.S. Treasury securities increase the federal government’s borrowing costs.
Read MoreAffordability and the National Debt
The rising national debt has costly economic consequences for American families and businesses.
Read MoreQuarterly Treasury Refunding Statement: Higher Borrowing Compared to Last Year
The United States is expected to borrow less over the next six months than it did over the same period last year — but there are signals that borrowing may increase in the months ahead.
Read MoreInterest Costs on the National Debt
See interest costs on the national debt for this fiscal year and projections for the next 10 years.
Read MoreCurrent Federal Debt & Deficit
See the latest numbers on the national deficit for this fiscal year and how it compares to previous years.
Read MoreHow Does the National Debt Affect Inflation, Housing Costs, and the Job Market for Young People?
The unsustainable national debt poses a risk to our economic future, and young Americans may have the most to lose.
Read MoreThe National Debt Can Crowd Out Investments in the Economy — Here’s How
Large amounts of federal debt could “crowd out” investments by the private sector, making the economy less productive and stunting wage growth.
Read MoreThe President’s Budget Doesn’t Address National Debt, and Calls for Highest Defense Spending in History
For the second year in a row, the Trump Administration has submitted a budget that excludes key fiscal variables such as debt and deficit projections.
Read MoreRising National Debt Increases Costs for American Families and Businesses
Federal fiscal policy is a significant but often overlooked factor in the affordability of vehicles, homes, and small business loans.
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