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How Much Will the Major Presidential Candidates Steal From You?

Neither Harris nor Trump has a plan to address national debt, but they dramatically differ on taxation.

Reason · Sep 16, 2024

UK national debt could reach nearly 300% of GDP in next 50 years, watchdog warns

Britain’s ageing population, climate change and rising geopolitical tensions all expected to put pressure on Treasury, OBR says

The Independent UK · Sep 12, 2024

Can UK avoid national debt almost tripling over next 50 years?

OBR report is not all doom and gloom, but preventing debt rising to 274% of GDP would require tough action

The Guardian - UK · Sep 12, 2024

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Trump and Biden Agree: Just Call Debt 'Wealth' Instead!

Both party leaders are selling the idea of a sovereign wealth fund, but it’s more political fantasy than fiscal fix.

Reason · Sep 12, 2024

Bank of America CEO says we need to take action on the national debt now, while ‘we’re in relatively good times’

The national debt situation is so bleak it costs the federal government $3 billion per day just to pay the interest.

Fortune · Sep 10, 2024

Bob Murphy: How Bad Is the National Debt?

Economist Bob Murphy explains the technical details of government debt and why Modern Monetary Theory is so dangerously wrong.

Reason · Sep 5, 2024

National debt explained: What you should know about Canada’s deficit

By the end of the 2024-25 fiscal year, Canada’s total market debt is expected to surpass $1.4 trillion. Every day, this debt grows by more than $100 million, and every second, Canada pays more than $1,200 in interest.

The Conversation · Sep 4, 2024

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Trump vs. Harris: Who would be better for America’s $35 trillion national debt?

“We think of the United States as too big to fail. It’s not actually true.”

Fortune · Sep 1, 2024

US National Debt Is A 'Time Bomb' That Threatens The World: Swiss Finance Minister

'Debt levels in the U.S. and Europe are a risk to international financial stability and a risk for Switzerland,' warned Karin Keller-Sutter

International Business Times · Aug 24, 2024

Jamie Dimon Backs Buffett Rule: Advocates 30% Tax for Millionaires to Help Cut $35 Trillion National Debt

Jamie Dimon calls for debt reduction and supports the Buffett Rule, which would increase taxes on the wealthy, amid US economic challenges.

International Business Times UK · Aug 19, 2024

Mike Pence's Sensible (and Probably Doomed) Plan To Fix the National Debt

Lawmakers must be willing to reform so-called "mandatory spending," Pence's nonprofit argues in a new document.

Reason · Aug 9, 2024

US National Debt Surpasses Trillion, Reaching New Milestone

Learn about the alarming rise of the US national debt to over trillion and the urgent need for sustainable fiscal policies to ensure economic stability.

We Showed Trump Voters the National Debt

We asked delegates at the Republican National Convention whether a second Trump term would address America's debt problem.

Reason · Jul 19, 2024

Larry Fink says America's $35 trillion national debt will be a 'big burden on the backs of our children' unless the private sector is given room to grow

"This is unheard of, it's at an unsustainable level, yet we have the most dynamic, capitalistic system in the world."

Fortune · Jul 16, 2024

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Reason · Jul 13, 2024

Why Did Americans Stop Caring About the National Debt?

Both parties—and the voters—are to blame for the national debt fiasco.

Reason · Jul 4, 2024

The National Debt Is Crossing an Ominous Line

The U.S. has successfully navigated past debt challenges, notably in the 1990s. Policymakers can fix this if they find the will to do so.

Reason · Jul 1, 2024

Numb to the Numbers

The national debt has become an alarm bell ringing in the distance that people are pretending not to hear, especially in the city that caused the problem.

Reason · Jun 19, 2024

The National Debt Is Now So High That Every American Essentially Owes $100,000

We could grow our way out of our debt burden if politicians would limit spending increases to just below America's average yearly economic growth. But they won't even do that.

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Reason · Jun 5, 2024

The National Debt Is Making Us Poorer

The average American will lose between $5,000 and $14,000 annually by 2054 due to the burden of the growing national debt.

The Independent UK · May 22, 2024

Where the inflation and national debt figures leave Sunak’s five priorities

Most of the Prime Minister’s five priorities had not been achieved by the end of last year.

Biden Vs. Trump: Contrasting Tax Plans For Economic Growth

Debate over tax policies between Biden and Republicans, focusing on fairness, economic growth, and national debt implications.

The Guardian - UK · Apr 17, 2024

Beware risks of voter giveaways to public finances, countries facing elections told

IMF says reduction in national insurance may have made cutting UK national debt more difficult

Reason · Apr 5, 2024

Meet 'Literally Anybody Else,' the Presidential Candidate That 2024 Demands

The 35-year-old Texan formerly known as Dustin Ebey voted for Gary Johnson in 2016 and says the national debt is America's biggest problem.

Republicans Renew Focus On Entitlement Reform Amid Growing National Debt

Republican lawmakers are emphasizing the need for entitlement reform to address the national debt and ensure the solvency of programs like Medicare and Soc...

Reason · Mar 21, 2024

The National Debt Is a National Security Issue

The growing debt will "slow economic growth, drive up interest payments," and "heighten the risk of a fiscal crisis," the CBO warns.

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