Jill On Money: Should You Worry About the $40 Trillion Debt?

To err is human. To owe $40 trillion is Washington.

Caregiving has taught me to ask a simple question before making a consequential decision: “Is this healthy?” Will this solve today’s problem by consuming what we may need tomorrow? Does it respect the resources entrusted to me?After 40 years as a caregiver, I have learned that money, time, strength, and even goodwill are finite. Wanting something does not make it wise, and good intentions do not eliminate consequences. A caregiver who confuses d…

$50 trillion in debt is not a distant threat. America is speeding towards it

America's national debt hit $40 trillion and could reach $50 trillion by 2030 as CBO projects deficits totaling over $23 trillion through 2035.

Jill On Money: Should you worry about the $40 trillion debt?

By now, you have seen the headlines about U.S. gross debt breaching $40 trillion. As is the case when a market rises above a round number, it becomes an event. For me, it’s a chance to refresh my (seemingly) annual…

COLUMN: America's debt addicts careen toward fiscal disaster

The majority of elected officials who spend our tax dollars are debt addicts. Their reckless policies, if continued, will destroy the nation.

Bourdeaux: US debt robs younger generations

The national debt now exceeds $40 trillion. That equals roughly $117,000 for every man, woman and child in the United States.

US $40-trillion debt: Why markets from New York to Tokyo are worried

US debt has crossed $40 trillion as rising bond yields fuel market concerns. Here’s how bond buybacks, Japan, deficits and the dollar are linked.