“Congress should be taking into account when designing fiscal policy is the need to achieve sustainability of this debt path over time,” Yellen said.

A new report highlights the economic competitiveness and strength of North America — but warns that fiscal policy in the poses a challenge to growth.

A new report from Ernst & Young examines the U.S. government’s current financial situation.

The third presidential debate included a dedicated segment on the national debt, giving both candidates a chance to talk about their vision.

Polls show that voters are concerned about the nation’s fiscal health and would like to hear substantive plans from the candidates.

Stopgap legislation may keep the government operating in the short term, but lawmakers face more budgetary challenges in the coming weeks and months.

At the first presidential debate, both candidates acknowledged the growing national debt, but voters want to hear more.