Federal debt held by the public now surpasses the total value of the nation's economic output. Here's why experts say that's a concern.

US debt now exceeds the economy, and rising interest costs are adding pressure, raising questions about how sustainable our borrowing is.

The US national debt passed another grim milestone this past week when government debt held by the public — the most conservative way to measure what is owed — surpassed America’s total annual ...

U.S. household debt has reached a record $18.8 trillion, tightening credit conditions and pushing up families' monthly ...

America’s national debt has surpassed the country’s gross domestic product for the first time since World War II, marking a stark increase in the government’s fiscal burden. Debt held by the public ...

The US is projected to borrow over $2 trillion in a fiscal year, raising concerns among economists about fiscal sustainability and geopolitical implications, with interest payments rivaling major ...

The U.S. national debt reached another historic milestone on Wednesday as it surpassed $39 trillion for the first time as the federal government's persistent budget deficits send the debt soaring ...

As household debt in the U.S. sits at an all-time high in 2025, learn about typical debt levels for mortgages, credit cards, student loans and auto loans.

America’s national debt has surpassed the country’s gross domestic product for the first time since World War II, marking a stark increase in the government’s fiscal burden. Debt held by the public ...