With The U.S. Debt A Staggering $38 Trillion Dollars, Who Exactly Do We Owe?

As we enter 2026, there is no better time to review our finances. With the national debt surpassing $38 trillion, here are ...
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Dave Ramsey’s #1 secret to crushing your debt fast

Key Points U.S. household debt is only trending higher. At the moment, debt is up to $18.2 trillion, which is up $4.6 ...
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1 in 4 Americans Want to Pay Off Debt in 2026 -- These Tools Can Help

If tackling debt is your top money goal this year, you're not alone. About 25% of Americans say paying off debt is their #1 financial resolution, according to Motley Fool Money's 2026 New Year Money ...
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1 in 3 Americans say debt is causing health problems: How it’s impacting Hawaiʻi

HONOLULU (KHON2) — Americans, including residents of Hawaiʻi, are swimming in debt with one in three Americans saying that their health is being negatively impacted by it. With new tariffs disrupting ...
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Why the U.S. government owes itself money

The U.S. government is $36 trillion in debt. But who is owed all that money? Well, the government owes some of this money to itself. The best example begins with Social Security. It collects money ...
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What debt collectors can (and can't) do if you owe money

We may receive commissions from some links to products on this page. Promotions are subject to availability and retailer terms. Debt collectors are typically hired by lenders to recover unpaid debts ...
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What Is the U.S. National Debt, and How Is It Paid?

Adam Hayes, Ph.D., CFA, is a financial writer with 15+ years Wall Street experience as a derivatives trader. Besides his extensive derivative trading expertise, Adam is an expert in economics and ...
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Americans owe $1.21 trillion in credit card debt, a record high

Americans continue to rack up debt, owing $1.21 trillion on their credit cards as of the fourth quarter of fiscal 2024, according to the Federal Reserve Bank of New York. This represented a $45 ...
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The U.S. National Debt: Historical Data and What It Means for Consumers

The U.S. national debt is the accumulation of money borrowed to cover the national deficit over time. The highest level of national debt in the last century was right after World War II, while the ...
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What is the debt ceiling? Here's what's at stake as deadline looms.

In 2023, a stalemate between then-President Joe Biden and congressional Republicans over the debt ceiling prompted panic among financial analysts and everyday Americans alike. The deal they struck, ...
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How to protect your money from garnishment by debt collectors

We may receive commissions from some links to products on this page. Promotions are subject to availability and retailer terms. The upside is that there are steps you can take to protect your money if ...