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An Investor's Playbook for America's Debt Time Bomb

An Investor's Playbook for America's Debt Time Bomb

The Stark Reality of the U.S. Balance Sheet: How Investors Can Prepare for What’s Coming by 2029.

Chris J Snook
Mar 20, 2025
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The United States is facing an unprecedented fiscal challenge. With over $28 trillion of the $36 trillion national debt set to mature within the next four years, the Treasury faces a daunting refinancing burden. Add to that $10 trillion in projected deficits, and the government must find buyers for $38 trillion in Treasuries in an environment where borrowing costs are rising.

As interest rates climb, the sustainability of this debt load is being called into question. The potential scenarios for how the U.S. navigates this crisis range from rising interest rates to central bank intervention, debt restructuring, or even inflationary debt erosion. Each path carries significant consequences for the economy, investors, and retirees.

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