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

The national debt is about to hit $40 trillion. Here’s how it can hurt Americans.
MarketWatch Tuesday 18 August 2026, 18:33 UTC By Victor Reklaitis 1 min read
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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.
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