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How does the debt ceiling standoff affect you?

5/15/2023

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The debt ceiling is the maximum amount of money that the United States government is allowed to borrow. If the debt ceiling is not raised, the government will not be able to pay its bills and could default on its debt. This would have a number of negative implications for the financial system, including:
  • A decline in the value of the U.S. dollar would make it more expensive for Americans to buy imported goods and services. This would lead to an increase in inflation, which would erode the purchasing power of consumers and businesses.
  • An increase in interest rates would make it more expensive for businesses to borrow money and invest. This would lead to a decline in investment and economic growth.
  • A decrease in consumer spending would lead to a decline in economic growth. This would have a ripple effect throughout the economy, leading to job losses and a decrease in tax revenue.
  • A loss of confidence in the U.S. financial system could lead to a financial crisis. This would make it more difficult for businesses to get loans and could lead to a substantial decline in the stock market.
A debt ceiling default would have a devastating impact on the U.S. economy and the global economy. What would this mean for consumers?  It would be much more difficult to borrow to purchase or lease a vehicle.  Mortgage rates would likely increase substantially.  Because of 'credit tightening' in the broader economy, and reduced lending, many businesses would simply be unable to continue or operate, leading to mass layoffs and a recession.  This, in turn could have downward pressure on housing prices, but with very few buyers or money circulating in the economy, it would be difficult to sell.  If you have credit card debt or personal loans, you could expect your interest rates to increase, and your job to be less secure.  It is expected that if this happens, bankruptcies, both business and consumer, would be in high demand. 
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3/22/2025 04:30:02 am

It is important for consumers to understand how raising or not raising the debt ceiling can impact their personal finances.

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    Hi!  I'm American Board of Certification board-certified attorney Jesse Sweeney.  I've been practicing bankruptcy for over 16 years and I thought this would be a great way to give you some insight into the process in a way that you can understand, without all the lawyer-speak that can make things confusing.  Let me know if you have questions!
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