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Federal Debt is the money that a country has borrowed from others that can not be repaid immediately. Short term notes are not part of the debt.
In the case of the United States, this is money owed to China, Japan, The European Union and other groups. This can not be bankrupted away and will eventually be paid by our children and grandchildren. Debt makes a country weaker.
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Which companies offer federal debt consolidation?
Some companies which offer federal debt consolidation include Federal Debt Management Services. In the United States, federal student loans can be consolidated by the Department of Education.
How do you calculate beta of debt?
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How do you calculate debt service coverage ratio of a firm?
Debt Service Coverage Ratio = Interest payable on debt/Net Profit
Can a private debt collection company garnish your wages for a federal debt such as student loans?
If they own the debt, yes...However there is a legal procedure for this and if the federal backed loan is in default, they will just take any tax returns until the debt is paid. Either way, they will get the money. Its federally backed...
How can one calculate the debt ratio from a balance sheet?
To calculate the debt ratio from a balance sheet, you divide the total liabilities by the total assets and multiply by 100 to get a percentage. This ratio shows the proportion of a company's assets that are financed by debt.
