As U.S. debt hits $40 trillion, Americans will foot the bill: $700 a month for retirees, and homebuyers could take a $53,000 hit, report finds

Fortune•Thu, Aug 20, 2026, 02:44 PM•2 min read

"Addressing the national debt deserves to be a high priority for both voters and lawmakers, to benefit all Americans.

Source: [Fortune](https://fortune.com/2026/08/20/us-debt-conference-board-impact-retirement-mortgages-household-finance/)

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