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5 things people get wrong about the debt ceiling saga
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What it would mean for the global economy if the US defaults on its debt
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So would a U.S. default really be that bad? Yes — And here's why
By Stacey Vanek Smith
Voters want compromise in Congress – so why the brinkmanship over the debt ceiling?
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Social Security benefits for oldest and poorest could be first at risk in debt default, expert says
By Lorie Konish
Debt ceiling timeline: When are Medicaid, Social Security and other payments in jeopardy
By Alexandra Hutzler
Opinion | The Real Stakes of the Debt-Ceiling Fight
By Phil Gramm & Mike Solon
Retirees, seniors fear for Social Security payments amid debt ceiling standoff - The Washington Post
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How Wall Street is preparing for possible US debt default
By Davide Barbuscia & Pete Schroeder
When Treasury could start missing payments on Social Security, vet benefits and more
By Caitlin Emma & Jennifer Scholtes
What will happen if the U.S. hits the debt ceiling?
By Shannon Pettypiece
Get up to speed on the US debt drama
By Zach Wolf
The U.S. isn't the only country with a debt ceiling. Here's how Denmark avoids the drama
By Elliot Smith
3 money tips in case debt-ceiling talks fail
By Arezou Rezvani
Debt Ceiling Crisis: How a Default Could Unfold
By Joe Rennison & Alan Rappeport