U.S. Debt, Japanese Yen and Your Retirement?

Simplicity Retirement Blueprint · Aug 24, 2026 · 24m

U.S. debt has climbed past $40 trillion, while concerns around the Japanese yen and Japan’s massive holdings of U.S. Treasuries are raising bigger questions about interest rates, markets and the global economy. In this episode, Josh, Logan and Bruce break down why Japan matters to U.S. investors, how Treasury demand can affect borrowing costs, and what rising debt could mean for retirees. Then, they turn to Social Security and retirement planning—why rules of thumb like “take it at 62” or “wait until 70” can miss the bigger picture, and why taxes, income…