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 MoreOur National Debt
America’s fiscal health and economic strength are closely linked. Learn more about the drivers of our national debt and its economic impact.
Read MoreWith $39 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 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 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 MoreInfographic: The National Debt Is Now More than $39 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 MoreHow Does the United States’ Fiscal Position Compare to Other Countries’?
The United States has higher budget deficits and spends more on interest costs than its peers.
Read MoreTop 10 Reasons Why the National Debt Matters
At $39 trillion and rising, the national debt threatens America’s economic future. Here are the top ten reasons why the national debt matters.
Read MoreWhat Is the National Debt Costing Us?
Programs that millions of Americans depend on and care about may be feeling a squeeze from interest costs on our high and rising national debt.
Read MoreInterest Costs on the National Debt Are Reaching All-Time Highs
The most recent CBO projections confirm once again that America’s fiscal outlook is on an unsustainable path — increasingly driven by higher interest costs.
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