Much has been written about the fact that many American homeowners are
under water. This simply means that they owe more on their mortgages
than their home is worth.
Interestingly, the United States
economy is also under water. Our national debt of more than $16
trillion, for the first time, is greater than our gross domestic
product.
When a homeowner finds him- or herself in this dilemma,
he or she has a difficult time borrowing money, and it affects virtually
everything in his or her life.
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It is important for "We the Peopleā not only to have a basic understanding of our personal financial status but to understand the fiscal polices and severe implications of government actions. Without such common sense it will be highly difficult to evaluate statements made by politicians who depends on ignorance by the people to sell their continuous financial lies.