Budgeting Your Future
Posted on: Nov 21st, 2008 | By Doug Casey | Filed under Financial News
The October statement of the U.S. Treasury Department revealed that the federal deficit has reached the largest level on record. Over the last twelve months, the U.S. government spent $618 billion dollars more than it was able to collect.
The deficit is already enormous and with all signs pointing towards even greater government spending, the implications are astounding. Casey Research Chief Economist Bud Conrad predicts that next year’s budget deficit will be closer to the tune of $1.5 trillion!
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