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A Nation of Savers?

Our addiction to easy credit — and aversion to thrift — got us into this mess. The withdrawal may be painful for policymakers and consumers alike.

The Real Financial Crisis Hasn't Hit Yet

The "star" of a new documentary on the national debt says the deficit is still the even bigger threat to our financial house.

How We Got in Over Our Heads

A political economist argues our high levels of consumer debt derive more from political decisions than from economic conditions.

No End in Sight to Federal Debt

With the news this week that the next president will begin his term facing a record federal budget deficit, it's clear that the national debt, which has been climbing steadily since 2001, isn't about to slow down any time soon.