The Federal Government Has Borrowed Trillions. Who Owns All that Debt?
Most federal debt is owed to domestic holders, but foreign ownership is much higher now than it was about 50 years ago.
Read MoreWith $40 Trillion in Debt, Is the U.S. Headed for More Credit Downgrades?
Three successive downgrades of the U.S. credit rating should alarm elected leaders, but our national debt remains on an unsustainable trajectory.
Read MoreThe United States Is Adding to the National Debt Faster Than Ever
The nation’s debt is growing at a historic rate and eclipsing all-time highs.
Read MoreNational Debt Clock
What is the total national debt? What is the debt per person? See the latest numbers and learn more about the causes of our high and rising debt.
Read MoreInfographic: The National Debt Is Now More than $40 Trillion. What Does That Mean?
Although the national debt affects each of us, it may be difficult to put such a large number into perspective.
Read More4 Ways the United States Got to $40 Trillion in National Debt
These four key fiscal trends over the last 25 years that have put the nation’s debt on a dangerous trajectory.
Read MoreCan We Grow Our Way Out of the National Debt?
The gap between what economic growth can realistically deliver and what fiscal sustainability requires is too large to bridge without also addressing the structural imbalance between federal spending and revenues.
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 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.
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