Think the $39 Trillion National Debt Doesn’t Affect You? Here’s How It Reaches Your Wallet

When discussions turn to the U.S. national debt, the numbers thrown around often feel impossible to comprehend. Trillions of dollars, ceiling debates, and abstract deficit charts sound like distant issues for lawmakers in Washington rather than matters that influence whether you can afford to buy a home, expand a business, or pay off college tuition. However, as a report by The Conference Board…