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The national debt is soaring. Social Security will be underfunded in less than a decade. CBO gave Congress several options and time is running out.

Raise taxes? Cut spending? Social Security? ‘Something has to be done’

Americans are falling behind on their auto loans at number not seen in about 30 years as vehicles are becoming less affordable than ever.

Rising interest rates, car prices trigger peak in US auto loan delinquencies

College spending far outpaces enrollment and inflation, fueling the student debt crisis. Now an "enrollment cliff" is coming.

With college spending sprees, students and taxpayers foot much of the bill

The U.S. government deficit is expected to double to $2 trillion for fiscal year 2023. It's an increase driven by interest rates and spending.

US deficit is projected to roughly double this year, watchdog says

A judge has made a decision on whether Donald Trump's trial in Georgia will be televised.

Judge says Trump Georgia trial will be livestreamed: The Morning Rundown Sept. 1, 2023

With interest rates around 7% and average monthly payments above $700, it has never been more expensive to buy and finance a new car.

‘Crazy’ auto loan payments of $1,000 or more: When will car market cool down?

Hype is growing the Fed will achieve the rare soft landing, where it drives down inflation without triggering a recession. But is it too good to be true?

Beware consensus over Fed nailing soft landing, former Fed adviser says

Federal judge blocks Biden administration policy on asylum seekers.

Judge blocks Biden administration asylum policy: The Rundown July 26

Whatever happened to that recession? Consumer confidence is soaring as the Fed prepares to hike its interest rate again.

Fed set to hike rate again as consumer confidence in economy hits 2-year high

Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell discussed the possibilities of more rate hikes in 2023, as well as tighter rules for banks.

Powell signals more rate hikes in 2023, tighter rules for banks

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