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The U.S. national debt has soared to over $22 trillion – up $16 trillion since 2000, $11 trillion since 2008, and $2 trillion in the past three years alone - and is expected to rise to $30 trillion by 2030. Should we be worried?

Unless the government acts quickly, it is probable that the term "fiscal cliff" will become a household phrase over the next few months. Unfortunately, this is reminiscent of the budget ceiling crisis about a year ago. In this report we will explain what the cliff is, discuss the worst case scenario, and determine what, if anything, you should do about it. Words: 1436