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Podcast: Trust the Plan Podcast with Nick Hopwood, CFP® and Jim Pilat, CFP®
Episode: EP 190: The U.S. Government Debt Has Been Downgraded
Description: Welcome to today's episode of the Trust the Plan Podcast, where Nick Hopwood, CFP® and Jim Pilat, CFP® discuss the recent news that Fitch, one of the major credit rating agencies, has downgraded the U.S. economy's debt rating from AAA to AA+.
In this episode, we'll explore the implications of this news for the U.S. economy, investors, and taxpayers. We'll also discuss what this downgrade means for the U.S. government's ability to borrow money and what steps it can take to address its debt challenges. So sit back and join us as we dive in...