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

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

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

BELLINGS Intelligence Score: 55

Why it matters

The national debt reaching $40 trillion is a significant structural milestone with broad implications for fiscal policy, credit markets, and economic outlook, potentially affecting borrowing costs and government financing conditions for a wide range of stakeholders beyond immediate market noise.

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