298. America's Balance Sheet: A Financial Advisor's Deep Dive into National Debt
In this episode of A Wiser Retirement® Podcast, Casey Smith, Andrew Pratt, CFA, CBDA, and Shawna Theriault, CFP®, CPA, CDFA®, dive deep into the state of America’s national debt, what it is, how it got this large, and what it could mean for the country and for everyday investors. While it’s common to compare government debt to household finances, national debt is far more complex because the U.S. government controls its own currency. Still, unchecked debt growth has long-term consequences that shouldn't be ignored.Related Podcast Episodes:- Ep 277: Tariffs, Trump, and Turbulence: Making Sense…
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