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How National Debt Affects Your Money and Job Future

The Up to Us organization teaches young people about how the national debt affects their economic future. The national debt is the money our government owes, and it could make families earn $16,000 less by 2047. Young adults today face record high student debt, with 42% of people aged 25-34 owing money for college. This makes it harder to buy homes and build wealth. The organization offers programs to help students understand these money issues and take action. They teach civic engagement skills so young people can hold government leaders accountable for fiscal policy decisions. Students can take a pledge, join campus competitions, attend leadership bootcamps, and learn how to influence policy. The goal is to empower the next generation to advocate for better financial policies that will protect their economic opportunities and create a brighter financial future.