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EPISODE · May 30, 2025 · 15 MIN

The Federal Budget Deficit

from Down the Middle · host Creative Planning, Jonathan Clements, Peter Mallouk

With the recent downgrade on U.S. government debt by Moody’s and a tax bill making its way through Congress that’s projected to widen the federal deficit by a quarter trillion dollars per year over the next decade, how worried should we be about the federal government budget deficit? Peter and Jonathan discuss the deficit, its possible consequences and how we can potentially balance the budget. Plus, learn about the Jonathan Clements Getting Going on Savings Initiative.Hosted by Creative Planning’s Director of Financial Education, Jonathan Clements, and President, Peter Mallouk, this podcast takes a closer look into topics that affect investors. Included are in-depth discussions on financial planning issues, the economy and the markets. Plus, you won’t want to miss each of their monthly tips!Important Legal Disclosure: creativeplanning.com/important-disclosure-information/Have questions or topic suggestions? Email us @ [email protected]

With the recent downgrade on U.S. government debt by Moody’s and a tax bill making its way through Congress that’s projected to widen the federal deficit by a quarter trillion dollars per year over the next decade, how worried should we be about the federal government budget deficit? Peter and Jonathan discuss the deficit, its possible consequences and how we can potentially balance the budget. Plus, learn about the Jonathan Clements Getting Going on Savings Initiative.

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