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US President Donald Trump, left, and Scott Bessent, US treasury secretary,
EconomyU.S. government is spending $88 billion a month in interest on national debt—equal to spending on defense and education combined
By Eleanor PringleApril 9, 2026
Jamie Dimon, chief executive officer of JPMorgan Chase
EconomyThe U.S. had a national debt ‘home run’ in its grasp, says Jamie Dimon. But the government did nothing, and now its best option is crisis management
By Eleanor PringleApril 8, 2026
Massive debt makes the U.S. one of the world’s most vulnerable countries in the energy crisis, market veteran warns
EconomyMassive debt makes the U.S. one of the world’s most vulnerable countries in the energy crisis, market veteran warns
By Jason MaApril 6, 2026
Ken Griffin wants to reshape Miami—and maybe American politics
MagazineKen Griffin wants to reshape Miami—and maybe American politics
By Shawn TullyMarch 31, 2026
U.S. debt suddenly draws weaker demand as $10 trillion must be rolled over this year amid Iran war. ‘The bond market remains undefeated’
EconomyU.S. debt suddenly draws weaker demand as $10 trillion must be rolled over this year amid Iran war. ‘The bond market remains undefeated’
By Jason MaMarch 28, 2026
As Gen Z and millennials regret ‘worthless’ degrees, this CEO sent her kid to college in London—and she’s saving over $50K-a-year. ‘It’s half the price’
SuccessAs Gen Z and millennials regret ‘worthless’ degrees, this CEO sent her kid to college in London—and she’s saving over $50K-a-year. ‘It’s half the price’
By Orianna Rosa RoyleMarch 28, 2026
Maya MacGuineas, center, Committee for Responsible Federal Budget.
Economy‘There is no silver lining in this trajectory’: Budget watchdog warns of financial, inflation, or currency crisis due to $39 trillion U.S. debt
By Eleanor PringleMarch 27, 2026
It took 200 years for national debt to hit $1 trillion. Annual interest alone now exceeds that—a ‘crushing legacy we must reverse,’ says budget chair
EconomyIt took 200 years for national debt to hit $1 trillion. Annual interest alone now exceeds that—a ‘crushing legacy we must reverse,’ says budget chair
By Eleanor PringleMarch 23, 2026
Stressed rich man at desk
SuccessThe K-shaped economy has left many six-figure earners ‘on thin ice’ as housing costs, lifestyle creep, and the job market put them at risk
By Emma BurleighMarch 22, 2026
300 years of wars show they are ‘always disaster times’ for holders of government debt because of inflation and financial repression
Investing300 years of wars show they are ‘always disaster times’ for holders of government debt because of inflation and financial repression
By Jason MaMarch 20, 2026
As Gen Z and CEOs alike slam ‘worthless’ degrees, one UK graduate has racked up $420,000 in student loans—more than the price of an average home
SuccessAs Gen Z and CEOs alike slam ‘worthless’ degrees, one UK graduate has racked up $420,000 in student loans—more than the price of an average home
By Orianna Rosa RoyleMarch 20, 2026
Ted Cruz stands and looks down at Donald Trump sitting at his desk in the Oval Office.
EconomyThe Trump Administration’s proposed capital gains tax cut could add nearly $1 trillion to the national debt within the decade, think tank warns
By Sasha RogelbergMarch 19, 2026
U.S. debt is competing with a record supply of corporate bonds, pushing up the cost of federal borrowing just as war spending piles up
EconomyU.S. debt is competing with a record supply of corporate bonds, pushing up the cost of federal borrowing just as war spending piles up
By Jason MaMarch 16, 2026
U.S. debt is like a Hallmark movie boyfriend who eventually gets dumped for a small town firefighter, budget watchdog warns 
EconomyU.S. debt is like a Hallmark movie boyfriend who eventually gets dumped for a small town firefighter, budget watchdog warns 
By Jason MaMarch 13, 2026
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EconomyThe $38.9 trillion national debt is costing you thousands of extra dollars per year on your mortgage. Here’s how it adds up
By Jake AngeloMarch 11, 2026
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