What is the latest on US debt?
Radio Spot Broadcast via Texas State Networks on July 24, 2025Dr. Perryman discusses US debt.
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What is the latest on US debt?
Radio Spot Broadcast via Texas State Networks on February 13, 2025Dr. Perryman discusses the US debt level.
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What has changed regarding medical debt and credit reports?
Radio Spot Broadcast via Texas State Networks on January 21, 2025Dr. Perryman discusses the rule change that removes most medical debt from credit reports.
How high is global government debt?
Radio Spot Broadcast via Texas State Networks on October 23, 2024Dr. Perryman discusses the large amount of global government debt.
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Debt
Column Published in syndication October 09, 2024The federal deficit for the past fiscal year was $1.8 trillion. While there have been times when it was that high (inflation-adjusted), they were during major wars or the pandemic. The fact that we are near record levels when the economy is growing is alarming, particularly given that (1) the Congressional Budget Office projects it at $2.9 trillion in 10 years if we remain on this trajectory and (2) both presidential candidates are backing proposals that would add more red ink.