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US National Debt Reaches $40 Trillion, Impacting Every American

The United States' national debt has climbed to $40 trillion, translating to approximately $117,000 per American citizen. The Conference Board has modeled various scenarios to illustrate how this debt affects individuals through student loans, mortgages, and Social Security.

24 Aug, 15:41 — 24 Aug, 15:41
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Here’s how much the $40 trillion national debt is costing you — whether you have student loans, a mortgage or Social Security

Divide $40 trillion by the U.S. population and every American is on the hook for roughly $117,000. The Conference Board modeled several scenarios.

By Nick Lichtenberg

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