The Rise and Fall and Rise of the Debt Clock
Danielle Antosz is a Chicago-based marketing consultant who enjoys using content to create connections and kickstart conversations. Danielle has worked with sector-leading brands like Marriott, Hard Rock Cafe, and ClearVoice. As the coronavirus continues to spread, the US government has made moves to protect the economy by sending out $1,200 checks to Americans. And they are discussing canceling up to $10,000 in student loan debt. But where does that money come from? In many cases, it gets added to the US debt, which currently stands at almost $25 trillion . The amount of money the government spends is a hot topic — which led to the rise of debt clocks. But what exactly are debt clocks , where did they come from, and why do they matter? Should the amount of debt a country accrues matter? Here is what you need to know about debt clocks. What Type of Debt Does a Debt Clock Track? A debt clock tracks the overall debt of a nation's government — including the interes...