Money 5 ways your finances could be impacted now that the U.S. hit the debt ceiling January 19, 2023January 19, 2023Elisabeth Buchwald, USA TODAYComments Off on 5 ways your finances could be impacted now that the U.S. hit the debt ceiling The U.S. hit the debt limit on Thursday. If Congress fails to raise it, Social Security, your investments could take a big hit.