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So Money with Farnoosh Torabi · Monday, August 31, 2026

Alexander Hamilton and US Debt

The history of bonds is also tied to figures like Alexander Hamilton, who played a role in America's early financial infrastructure. Wigglesworth mentions the US's nearly $40 trillion national debt and the question of when borrowing becomes a problem.

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It also brings us to America and Alexander Hamilton.
Farnoosh Torabi
We also discuss this country's nearly 40 trillion national debt and the big question, at what point does all of this borrowing become a problem?
Farnoosh Torabi
Heard on So Money with Farnoosh Torabi — “2029: The Bond Market Explained: What It Means For Your Money, published Monday, August 31, 2026. Heardvine summarizes and quotes with attribution and timestamps, and links to the original everywhere.
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