The debt held by the public refers to the portion of the total public debt that is held by individuals, corporations, and foreign governments. It represents the amount of money that the government owes to these entities. On the other hand, the total public debt includes both the debt held by the public and the debt held by government accounts, such as the Social Security Trust Fund.
Currently over $9.6 trillion. Keep in mind that the "total national debt" = "total public debt" + "total intergovernmental debt". Often when you hear that the "national debt" has been decreased (i.e. during the Clinton years), they mean only that the "total public debt" has been decreased, which is the amount of government-issue debt held by the public. HOWEVER, the other component of the "total national debt", "total intergovernmental debt", is just as important - it is the amount of money the government borrows from itself to pay off public debt. This is what is contributing to the future meltdown of the social security system: the government borrows from current social security surpluses (that are the result of all the baby boomers still paying social security taxes and not retiring and receiving benefits yet), and uses these borrowings to reduce its "public debt". BUT, when baby boomers start retiring and the social security system starts owing much more money than it is taking in, that money will not be in the social security vault because the government used it to pay off its public debt. Barring a MAJOR reform before this happens, this will result in either a) massive, massive tax increases to fund these social security obligations, b) massive amounts of money being borrowed, resulting in a likely $10-40 TRILLION increase in the national debt over the next 20-40 years, or c) these obligations not being met. This is why if you are under 40 you should hate the AARP... you hear nothing about this crisis in the election talk, but even if you end up having to pay 50-60% income tax twenty years down the road so your parents' generation can comfortably retire, your generation will still face a huge shortfall in your social security that it will have to somehow account for down the line. FORM AN AAYP (American Association of Young People) ASAP, you are being cruelly and recklessly taken advantage of by the preceding generation.
They held a public auction
If you really, really don't want your stimulus check, then the easiest thing to do is to just tear it up and throw it away. You'll save on postage and possible confusion and the government will get to keep your money either way. If you had your check direct deposited or have already cashed it, then just make check payable to the Bureau of the Public Debt, and in the memo section, notate that it is a Gift to reduce the Debt Held by the Public. Mail your check to: Attn Dept G Bureau of the Public Debt P. O. Box 2188 Parkersburg, WV 26106-2188 But before you do that, consider there are many worthy charities that desperately need your help. There are groups that help hungry children here and abroad, help homeless and abused animals, research cures for horrible diseases, advocate for political prisoners, sponsor cultural and arts events, find jobs for the disabled, and so on. Surely there is a group or cause that matches your interests and that could use your help.
Countries get into debt because they don't have a system to go by or their system doesn't work. They could also go into debt by not selling enough goods that they bring in. The economy could fall by people using credit cards and not paying the money back.when there is depression in the country and government wants to overcome it by entering into recovery stage of business cycle then for this purpose it will need finance so it will accept foreign grants and aids from IMF, WORLD BANK etc.
$34.5 trillion, approximately, as of 2010, held by individuals and businesses.
Total US Debt: $14.1 Trillion Debt Held by US Public: $9.49 Trillion Debt held by Foreigners: $4.45 Trillion
As of February 2020, federal debt held by the public is 17.23 trillion and intragovernmental holdings were $6.02 trillion, for a total national debt of $23.25 trillion.
U.S. public (individuals, businesses, financial institutions, etc.) and state and local governments. The ulk of the public debt is owned by the U.S. citizens and institutions. The portion of public debt held outside Federal agencies and the Federal Reserve is substantially larger than the portion held by Federal Agencies and the Federal Reserve.
Debt held by the public is issued by the federal government and held by nonfederal investors including the Federal Reserve. This is the financial liability for the government's borrowing which results in interest paid outhttp://www.econedlink.org/lessons/index.php?lid=184&type=educator
There are many possible ways to categorize US debt and spending. The debt itself can be broken into debt held in intragovernmental accounts (i.e., the Social Security Trust Fund, etc.), and debt held by the public and/or the federal reserve. It can also be broken down into debt held domestically and internationally, and possibly many other such categorizations.
The $2.5 Trillion of debt obligations held by the SS Trust Fund are most certainly part of the National Debt. The obligations are legally parri passu (equal under the law) with the debt held by the public.
debt increases every day, how much? no clue <3! The National Debt increases or decreases each day as more Federal Treasury Securities (T-Bills, T-Bonds and T-Notes) are introduced or redeemed, and when interest on outstanding obligations is paid. More information on the Daily Debt to the Penny can be found at the U.S. Treasury Department's website at www.TreasuryDirect.gov A monthly summary showing the outstanding amount of Intragovernmental Holdings (IOU's held by government trust funds like Social Security), Debt Held by the Public, Total size of the debt, Interest paid the previous month, Interest paid during the Fiscal Year (October 1 - Sept 30 each year), gifts donated to reduce the public debt (monthly and for fiscal year) can be found at http://nationaldebtbusters.blogspot.com
Currently over $9.6 trillion. Keep in mind that the "total national debt" = "total public debt" + "total intergovernmental debt". Often when you hear that the "national debt" has been decreased (i.e. during the Clinton years), they mean only that the "total public debt" has been decreased, which is the amount of government-issue debt held by the public. HOWEVER, the other component of the "total national debt", "total intergovernmental debt", is just as important - it is the amount of money the government borrows from itself to pay off public debt. This is what is contributing to the future meltdown of the social security system: the government borrows from current social security surpluses (that are the result of all the baby boomers still paying social security taxes and not retiring and receiving benefits yet), and uses these borrowings to reduce its "public debt". BUT, when baby boomers start retiring and the social security system starts owing much more money than it is taking in, that money will not be in the social security vault because the government used it to pay off its public debt. Barring a MAJOR reform before this happens, this will result in either a) massive, massive tax increases to fund these social security obligations, b) massive amounts of money being borrowed, resulting in a likely $10-40 TRILLION increase in the national debt over the next 20-40 years, or c) these obligations not being met. This is why if you are under 40 you should hate the AARP... you hear nothing about this crisis in the election talk, but even if you end up having to pay 50-60% income tax twenty years down the road so your parents' generation can comfortably retire, your generation will still face a huge shortfall in your social security that it will have to somehow account for down the line. FORM AN AAYP (American Association of Young People) ASAP, you are being cruelly and recklessly taken advantage of by the preceding generation.
Both of the spouses are responsible for the debt. They both benefited from the debt, so they are held responsibility.
yup a public company is very much different from a govt. company,in a govt. company 51%of the share is held by central govt. or state govt. and remaining 49%is held by other joint ventres or even by some public cmpany.
Debt held by businesses is called Business debt
Expanding public debt could have a negative effect on future citizens of the U.S. Under current law, sometime between 2030 and 2040, mandatory spending (Social Security, Medicare/Medicaid) will exceed tax revenue, making programs unavailable.