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It’s no secret that America has a debt problem. But did you know you can now help pay it down the same way you’d split a meal with a friend?
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That’s right. Under the “Gifts to Reduce the Public Debt” section on Pay.gov, the U.S. Treasury now accepts payments via Venmo and PayPal — in addition to debit cards, credit…

