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U.S. National Debt

The U.S. debt is a result of many years of deficit spending. Find out how it happened, and how it affects the economy.

The U.S. Debt and Why It Is So Large

What the U.S. debt is, how it compares to other countries, and the main concerns about it.

How the U.S. Federal Debt and Deficit Affect Each Other

The US Deficit contributes to the US Debt, and vice versa. As both escalate, they negatively impact economic growth.

Debt Ceiling

Find out what the national debt ceiling is and how this debt limit affects the U.S. economy.

Debt Ceiling Debate

How did the debt ceiling debate in August 2011 affect you?

Debt to GDP Ratio

Find out what the national debt ceiling is and how this debt limit affects the U.S. economy.

U.S. Debt Default

Will the U.S. default on its debt? What would happen if it did?

Paul Ryan's Road Map

Representative Paul Ryan annually proposes a Road Map to cut the budget deficit and reduce the debt.

What Is the US Debt to China?

Which country is the biggest owner of U.S. debt? It's our biggest trade partner, China. Find out how China became our biggest banker.

Value of the U.S. Dollar

Find out how the growing U.S. debt is driving down the dollar's value.

What Will Provide Debt Relief ?

The U.S. National Debt is unsustainable, and will slow the economy. What do you think will provide relief for the debt?

Book Review: Where Does the Money Go?

Review of Where Does the Money Go, a book explaining the Federal Budget Crisis and the Federal Debt.

Movie Review: I.O.U.S.A.

A review of IOUSA the movie.

Book Review: A Life Preserver in a Sea of Debt

Read this book and learn how to get out of debt. Book Review of A Life Preserver in a Sea of Debt.

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