(The Center Square) – As the national debt quickly approaches $40 trillion, economists warn that skyrocketing deficits will distinctly impact Americans of all generations, including students, families and retirees.
Global thinktank The Conference Board analyzed how different levels of budget deficits will adversely impact student loan costs, mortgage rates, Social Security payments, and small business loans.
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