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Self-proclaimed ‘King of Debt’ Trump presides over a record $40T US tab - protect your retirement from the fallout

Interest on the debt hit $1.1T this year, topping Medicare. Here's how to shield your savings.

Yahoo Finance15 hr ago

Published by CurrentWire Aug 24, 2026 at 10:05 PM ET · First coverage Aug 24, 2026 at 9:50 AM ET

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Self-proclaimed ‘King of Debt’ Trump presides over a record $40T US tab - protect your retirement from the fallout

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