The U.S. Dollar's Dominance Is Almost Over
Learn about the significant risks facing the U.S. economy, including mounting debt and geopolitical tensions, and the ...
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Interest on the Debt to Grow Past $1 Trillion Next Year
The Congressional Budget Office’s (CBO) latest budget and economic outlook includes a troubling projection for net inte ...
US Warned of 'Death Spiral' of Debt
The country risks an economic "heart attack" if lawmakers are unable to reel in the national debt, warns one hedge fund ...
Washington's Debt Delusion: Economic Growth Cannot Fix the Deficit
Republicans are betting trillions on the hope that the economy will grow fast enough to cover their deficit spree.
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Members of Congress Warn About Looming Debt Crisis
Fiscal hawks warn that deficits produce higher inflation rates and higher interest rates that harm the poor the most.
Group warns Trump's tax plans could 'explode debt'
A financial watchdog group is warning that the U.S. debt could 'explode' if tax policies under discussion in the White House ...
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Interest Costs Would Explode with $5.5 Trillion Reconciliation Package
This higher debt would also further explode interest payments. Already, interest costs have exceeded spending on Medicare and ...
A new bill would cap credit card interest rates at 10%. Here's what that could mean for your money
A bill to limit the interest rate on credit cards has been introduced in Congress. The banking industry says capping rates ...
New bill would require cost of interest payments to be counted for new legislation
A newly introduced bipartisan bill in Congress would require the U.S. Congressional Budget Office to include the cost of interest payments when calculating the cost of ...
6 Debt Relief Alternatives To Consider Before Filing Bankruptcy
Bankruptcy is a serious decision with long-lasting consequences. Before taking that step, explore these six alternatives.
Credit counseling vs. debt relief: Which is better for borrowers?
Credit counseling and debt relief are both worth considering, but one may be better than the other. Here's why.
Trade deficits are a distraction — focus instead on the debt
Broad-based increases in tariff barriers to reduce the trade deficit will be ineffectual, counterproductive and ultimately ...