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Yellen estimates government will run out of cash by June 5 without debt ceiling agreement

By Owen Galvez
Published in Debt Management
May 30, 2023
1 min read
Yellen estimates government will run out of cash by June 5 without debt ceiling agreement

So, I just read this article titled “Yellen estimates government will run out of cash by June 5 without debt ceiling agreement,” and it’s kind of scary. Basically, the US government might not have enough money to pay its bills by early June if they don’t reach an agreement on the debt ceiling. Janet Yellen, the Treasury Secretary, is warning Congress that they need to act fast before it’s too late.

From what I gathered, the debt ceiling is a limit on how much money the government can borrow. If they hit that limit, they can’t borrow any more money to pay for things like Social Security, Medicare, and military salaries. They would need to rely on the money they have left in their accounts until they can raise the debt ceiling.

Now, I don’t know about you, but I’m not exactly an expert on government finances. But, I have heard this topic discussed before in relation to past government shutdowns and budget debates. It seems like this issue is a recurring one, and it always causes a lot of drama in Congress.

Honestly, it’s hard to say what’s going to happen next. I hope they can reach a compromise before June 5, but who knows. It’s definitely something we should keep an eye on because it could affect every single one of us. If the government can’t pay its bills, it could lead to a lot of instability and uncertainty in our economy and the country as a whole.

So, if you’re a fan of stability and security, maybe send some positive vibes to those folks in Congress. They could use all the help they can get.


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