The national debt jumped $1 trillion in 82 days and is expected to keep climbing. How that could affect you and your financial health.

When conservative/libertarian Sen. Rand Paul (R-Kentucky) and Rep. Thomas Massie (R-Kentucky) voted "no" on President Donald ...

America's debt and spending are up despite DOGE and increased tariff revenue. Entitlement programs cuts are needed if we want ...

Promising tax cuts without offsetting spending cuts is politically painless so long as constituents believe they “pay for ...

We should be concerned about this, not sounding an alarm bell,” he said. “But I do think over time, this is an issue.” ...

Reaching out for help with debt is a brave and proactive step, and it’s one that speaks volumes about your determination to turn things around. Whether you’re feeling the pinch on a tight budget or ...

The U.S. debt has reached $37 trillion. NPR's Steve Inskeep speaks with billionaire and hedge fund manager Ray Dalio about the ramifications of the debt crisis.

California hasn’t turned the corner on its growing government debt problems — and it’s not even really trying. It’s been 13 ...

We’d be be happy if prominent state politicians at least talked about the matter. Maybe the new Reason report will force them ...

Most people panic when their credit-card bill tops four figures. Robert Kiyosaki shrugs off the word "billion." "The Rich Dad ...

A trail of debts that persisted during Jim Justice's time as West Virginia's governor has followed him to the U.S. Senate.

While France has a long history of hefty overspending, economists say political turmoil – which has stalled policymaking – is bringing the country’s debt problem to a head.