A quick look at how debt grows, peaks, and finally declines across different stages of American life.

WASHINGTON — In the midst of a federal government shutdown, the U.S. government’s gross national debt surpassed $38 trillion Wednesday, a record number that highlights the accelerating accumulation of ...

The US national debt surpassed another historic milestone as it topped $38 trillion for the first time this week, as the federal government continues to rack up debt at a record-setting pace. New data ...

Elon Musk says AI and robotics will solve the US debt crisis within three years by driving productivity beyond inflation.

Indiana State Comptroller Elise Nieshalla, chair of the National Debt Crisis Task Force of state financial officers, is one of 90 state elected officials from across the country who recently sent a ...

There’s been a lot of talk in the financial news lately about the size of the U.S. debt and the fact that foreign countries hold a large amount of it. Some legislators and economists fear that the U.S ...

The US long-term economic growth trend is still showing signs of a slow, persistent downshift. The increasing federal budget deficit could become a significant headwind for growth in the years ahead.

A self-proclaimed "free trade guy," Home Depot co-founder Ken Langone waved the warning flag over American markets and the economy due to one "scary" indicator. "I really believe, and I hope ...

Rising government debt. Exploding budget deficits. They have bond AND stock markets spooked. With rates on the rise, how can investors cope? Here are a trio of top strategies and picks favored by ...