The national debt is about to hit $40 trillion. Here’s how it can hurt Americans.
MarketWatch· Victor Reklaitis· Aug 18, 2026 · 6:33 PM
A research group looked at the consequences for a student financing college, a family buying a home and a Social Security recipient.
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