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Ray Dalio Issues Stark Warning On US Debt, Says Situation At 'Dangerous Inflection Point' As Buying Power Is Now Getting 'Squeezed'

Billionaire investor Ray Dalio has issued a stark warning about the trajectory of the U.S. government's finances, describing the national debt situation as being at a critical juncture.

Benzinga · Oct 7, 2025

The White House Thinks Taking Partial Ownership of a Canadian Mining Company Will Reduce the National Debt

Trump's deal with a lithium mine in Nevada follows similar "creative deals" with Intel and U.S. Steel.

Reason · Oct 2, 2025

Dave Ramsey Says It's 'Wonderful' That You Can Venmo The Government To Pay Down The $37 Trillion Debt. 'There's Always Some Idiot Out There'

You can now send the U.S. government money through Venmo to help pay off the national debt. And if that sounds ridiculous to you, you’re not alone. Personal finance personality Dave Ramsey and co-host Ken Coleman tore into the idea on a recent episode of “The Ramsey Show,” mocking the…

Benzinga · Sep 16, 2025

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France's PM Lecornu announces end to 'lifetime' benefits for former prime ministers

Lecornu was named prime minister on 9 September, replacing François Bayrou who lost a vote of confidence in parliament after proposing €44 billion in budget cuts in a bid to reign in France's national debt.

Euronews · Sep 16, 2025

Ken Griffin lays down the law on why Trump needs to back off the Fed, saying his meddling could prompt a national debt crisis

Ken Griffin warns Trump’s pressure on Jerome Powell and the Federal Reserve risks eroding U.S. institutional credibility.

Fortune · Sep 8, 2025

French national debt under presidents Chirac, Sarkozy, Hollande and Macron: a look at the numbers

French national debt has grown steadily over the last 30 years. It is the sum of all public deficits accumulated since the mid-1970s. To compare the amount of national debt to the government’s financing capacity, it is expressed as a percentage of gross domestic product (GDP) – debt-to-GDP ratio – which…

The Conversation · Sep 4, 2025

I Asked ChatGPT To Explain the National Debt Like I’m 12 — Here’s What It Said

Confused by the national debt vs. the national deficit? ChatGPT breaks it down in plain terms and explains why it matters for your wallet and the U.S. economy.

GOBankingRates · Aug 26, 2025

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Nearly 42% of Boomers Are Living Paycheck to Paycheck: Here’s How It’s Delaying Retirement

Many baby boomers are living paycheck to paycheck, and they face debt, low savings and rising costs. Learn how that is impacting and delaying retirements.

GOBankingRates · Aug 22, 2025

President Trump may want a lower base rate on behalf of consumers, but it sure is convenient for national debt too

While Trump frames the issue as consumer pain, Wharton’s Joao Gomes told Fortune that cheaper borrowing would also ease interest payments on the government’s $37 trillion debt burden—likely a central motivation.

Fortune · Aug 20, 2025

Trump says tariffs are going to be enough to pay down national debt. They likely won’t even touch the sides

In exclusive interviews with Fortune, Wharton professor Joao Gomes and AEI’s Desmond Lachman warned that while tariffs may slow debt growth, they won’t meaningfully reduce it.

Fortune · Aug 17, 2025

Peter Schiff Slams Nixon's 1971 Gold Standard Exit As US Debt Soars $9 Trillion While Bullion Jumps 85%, Both 'Poised To Spiral Higher'

Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) critic and economist Peter Schiff issued warnings on Friday about America’s mounting debt crisis, linking current fiscal challenges to the 1971 decision that ended the gold standard. The warning comes as national debt has surged $9 trillion in four years to reach $37.09 trillion.

Benzinga · Aug 16, 2025

Cynthia Lummis Backs Scott Bessent's 'Commitment' To Build Bitcoin Reserve Without Burdening US Taxpayers — 'I Have A Bill For That'

Sen. Cynthia Lummis (R-Wyo.) on Thursday backed a “budget-neutral approach” to building a Strategic Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) Reserve, opposing the idea of purchasing additional BTC to address the mounting national debt.

Benzinga · Aug 15, 2025

Nikki Haley Slams Republicans Over $37 Trillion Debt: 'Our Kids And Grandkids Aren't Buying It'

Former U.N. ambassador and Republican presidential candidate Nikki Haley is raising concerns over what she calls an “unacceptable” level of U.S. national debt, taking shots at her own party in the process.

Benzinga · Aug 14, 2025

In Trump’s year of cost-cutting and efficiency, national debt soars past $37 trillion

White House deputy press secretary Kush Desai told Fortune the debt-to-GDP ratio has fallen under Trump and will keep improving with pro-growth policies and record tariff revenues.

Fortune · Aug 13, 2025

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The Independent UK · Aug 13, 2025

The national debt has reached a record $37 trillion, the Treasury Department reports

Donald Trump’s ‘Big, Beautiful Bill’ set to ramp up government borrowing even further

Benzinga · Aug 13, 2025

US National Debt Hits Historic $37 Trillion, Surpassing Pre-Pandemic Projections—'Piling Up At A Rapid Rate,' Warn Economists

The U.S. national debt has reached an all-time high of $37 trillion, as reported by the Treasury Department. This staggering figure highlights the growing debt burden on the American economy and its taxpayers.

The Independent UK · Aug 12, 2025

US national debt reaches a record $37 trillion, the Treasury Department reports

The U.S. government’s gross national debt has surpassed $37 trillion, setting a new record

Fortune · Aug 12, 2025

Trump is bringing in enough revenue from tariffs to have a serious impact on the $37 trillion national debt, budget watchdog says

It’s the equivalent of a new payroll tax or a 17% cut in the size of the military, according to a top think tank.

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GOBankingRates · Aug 4, 2025

Should You and Your Wallet Care About the Big Beautiful Bill’s Impact on the National Debt?

Trump's budget reconciliation law could have a large impact on American economics. In particular, how could the national debt impact Americans' wallets?

Benzinga · Aug 3, 2025

Kevin O'Leary Rejects Trump's Tariff Rebate Plan, Says Taxpayers Want To See The National Debt Paid Down

President Donald Trump recently suggested that revenue from tariffs could be returned to Americans in the form of rebate checks. He floated the idea as a way to give back to "people of a certain income level," noting that the U.S. is generating "so much money" from tariffs.

Reason · Aug 1, 2025

The National Debt Is Becoming Your Local Problem

Federal overspending is squeezing states and cities, forcing them to raise taxes, slash services, or pile on more debt.

Benzinga · Jul 28, 2025

Want To Help Pay Off $37 Trillion National Debt? Government Accepts Venmo, PayPal

The U.S. national debt goes up every minute and with the passage of the One Big Beautiful Bill under President Donald Trump could rise even further in the coming years.

Barchart · Jul 28, 2025

America’s $37 Trillion Debt Now Takes Venmo: Should Investors Be Worried?

Behind the headlines, there's a national debt crisis brewing. Here's the warning for investors, and the assets that could be crucial to a well-rounded portfolio.

GOBankingRates · Jul 28, 2025

The Impact of Trump’s Big, Beautiful Bill on the Middle vs Upper Class

While there are still more than three years to go, one of the most consequential acts of President Donald Trump’s second administration will likely be his signing of the One Big Beautiful Bill (OBBB) Act into law. The OBBB was quite controversial -- even among Trump’s fellow Republicans -- due…

Benzinga · Jul 25, 2025

Ray Dalio Warns Of 'Economic Heart Attack' In Absence Of Deficit Reduction, Suggests Enacting 1991-1998 Fiscal Discipline

Billionaire Ray Dalio has issued his starkest warning to date regarding the U.S. national debt, comparing the escalating crisis to an impending “economic heart attack.”

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