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The national debt is about to hit $40 trillion. Here’s how it can hurt Americans.

August 18, 2026August 18, 2026

The national debt is about to hit $40 trillion. Here’s how it can hurt Americans.

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A research group looked at the consequences for a student financing college, a family buying a home and a Social Security recipient.

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