America’s national debt is mounting at a pace so rapid—nearly $70,000 every passing second—that many no longer pay attention. Lynn Ashby highlights this collective inattentiveness, reminding each of us that our personal share of the debt is already in six figures.

A new study reveals that young children of divorce in the U.S. face reduced earnings as adults and increased risks of teen pregnancy and incarceration. The findings highlight the significant long-term economic and social consequences of divorce on children. After a divorce, household income typically is halved, leading to lasting impacts on children’s futures.