The U.S. recently passed a financial milestone: $33 trillion in national debt. But it’s important to understand the nuances, including the differences between debt and deficits.
A $33 Trillion Lesson About Debt and Deficits

The U.S. recently passed a financial milestone: $33 trillion in national debt. But it’s important to understand the nuances, including the differences between debt and deficits.
Student loan forgiveness failed at the Supreme Court, so the Biden administration unveiled the SAVE plan as an alternative.
The U.S. government recently had its credit rating cut by a credit rating agency. What does that mean for you? Read on.
How much do you need to save for retirement? It depends, but a new study gives us a ballpark figure: $1.3 million.
The Federal Reserve decided not to raise interest rates at its June meeting. Here’s why, and what it means.
The economy is slowing down, and rising interest rates are a big reason why. Learn more about what’s causing the economy to move sluggishly.
You may have heard experts and pundits discussing a “soft landing” as it relates to the economy. Here’s what that means.
Recently, two large U.S. banks failed, sending shockwaves through the financial system. Here’s how and why banks sometimes fail.
You may have heard a lot about “ESG” investing. Read on to learn what it is, what it means, and why some people think it’s controversial.
High inflation last year means that you may be earning less than you did before — even if you got a raise!