Those inquiring about the current national debt figure may be sorry they asked. The U.S. Debt Clock is ticking away, incrementing debt by the second, with the figure currently at $13.8 trillion. This equates to $44,398 per U.S. citizen and $125,034 per U.S. taxpayer. We would be hard-pressed to find  many people willing to contribute [...]

When most people share opinions on the US debt, they speak in terms of the future. They’ll remark about the incredible burden that rising debt will cause for their grandchildren. Although it is certainly true that long-term debt is a major concern, the rising American bill could matter sooner rather than later. So why does [...]