What $40 Trillion in Federal Debt Means for Your Financial Future

Pivot with Darryl Lyons · Sep 10, 2026 · 19m

Should you be worried about the United States carrying roughly $40 trillion in federal debt? Darryl Lyons, CEO and co-founder of PAX Financial Group, breaks down what the national debt means, why it matters, and what could ultimately force Washington to take action.

Darryl explains the difference between federal debt and the annual deficit, who actually owns U.S. debt, and why foreign investors continue to purchase U.S. Treasuries despite growing concerns about government spending. He also shares a personal story about his own experience with debt early in his career and the lessons it taught…