Study Hall: National Debt Reaches New Highs

<p><span>Welcome to Market Mondays, the hub where the latest economic issues meet insightful discussions. In this riveting clip, hosts Ian Dunlap, Troy Millings, and Rashad Bilal delve into some pressing matters concerning the U.S. economy that impact us all.</span></p><p><br /></p><p><strong>*Key Topics Covered:*</strong></p><p><br /></p><p><span>1. </span><strong>*U.S. National Debt:*</strong><span> </span></p><p> - The national debt is fast approaching a staggering $35 trillion. Ian Dunlap discusses the alarming pace at which it's growing, jumping from $34 trillion in just under a year. The debt to GDP ratio is now at an unprecedented 122%, a far cry from less than two decades ago. </p><p><br /></p><p>2. <strong>*Citizens' Responsibility:*</strong></p><p><span> - What can citizens do about the national debt? The notion of voting is brought up, but Ian questions its effectiveness given the current political landscape.</span></p><p><br /></p><p><span>3. </span><strong>*Social Security and Medicare:*</strong></p><p><span> - Bloomberg projects that Social Security will run out of money by 2033, and Medicare by 2036. Ian and Troy offer sobering insights into what this could mean for future retirees. Rashad emphasizes the importance of being politically aware, as these programs are directly influenced by Congressional decisions.</span></p><p><br /></p><p><span>4. </span><strong>*Future of Pensions and 401Ks:*</strong></p><p><span> - Ian touches on the decline of traditional pensions and even foresees potential issues with 401Ks in the coming decade. The discussion underscores the necessity for individual financial planning and investing.</span></p><p><br /></p><p><span>5. </span><strong>*Global Economic Shifts:*</strong></p><p><span> - There’s an impending shift in global economic power with China and India predicted to surpass the U.S. in GDP by 2030 and 2040, respectively. </span></p><p><br /></p><p><span>6. </span><strong>*Military and Overseas Spending:*</strong></p><p><span> - Rashad discusses the need for the U.S. to reconsider its military and overseas spending, both of which are major contributions to the national debt.</span></p><p><br /></p><p><span>7. </span><strong>*Importance of Savings and Liquidity:*</strong></p><p><span> - The conversation shifts towards practical financial advice. Rashad advises maintaining at least six months' worth of savings and, ideally, up to a year. This liquidity is crucial for financial stability in unpredictable times.</span></p><p><br /></p><p><strong>*Special Offers:*</strong></p><p><span>- </span><strong>*Exclusive Merch Discount:*</strong><span> Don’t miss out on our exclusive offer—get 40% off all EYO merch by entering promo code SUMMER40 on our website before midnight!</span></p><p><br /></p><p>This clip of Market Mondays provides a critical overview of the financial challenges facing the U.S. while offering practical advice for individuals to safeguard their financial future. From voting to investing, it’s about taking action and being prepared for whatever lies ahead.</p><p><br /></p><p><strong>*Make sure to like, subscribe, and turn on notifications so you never miss an update!*</strong></p><p><br /></p><p><a href="https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/marketmondays" rel="nofollow">#MarketMondays</a><span> </span><a href="https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/usnationaldebt" rel="nofollow">#USNationalDebt</a><span> </span><a href="https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/socialsecurity" rel="nofollow">#SocialSecurity</a><span> </span><a href="https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/medicare" rel="nofollow">#Medicare</a><span> </span><a href="https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/financialplanning" rel="nofollow">#FinancialPlanning</a><span> </span><a href="https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/investing" rel="nofollow">#Investing</a><span> </span><a href="https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/economictrends" rel="nofollow">#EconomicTrends</a><span> </span><a href="https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/iandunlap" rel="nofollow">#IanDunlap</a><span> </span><a href="https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/troymillings" rel="nofollow">#TroyMillings</a><span> </span><a href="https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/rashadbilal" rel="nofollow">#RashadBilal</a></p><p><br /></p><p><span>For more exclusive content and discussions, join our community. Your financial literacy journey starts here!</span></p><br /><br />Our Sponsors:<br />* Check out PNC Bank: https://www.pnc.com<br />* Check out Square: https://square.com/go/eyl<br /><br /><br />Advertising Inquiries: <a href="https://redcircle.com/brands">https://redcircle.com/brands</a><br /><br />Privacy & Opt-Out: <a href="https://redcircle.com/privacy">https://redcircle.com/privacy</a><p>See <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information.</p>