on top of what we ve already achieved with the $2.1 trillion or would that, if it was agreeable, which is big a if, you could envision that being counted toward the 1.5 that the congressional committee is looking to achieve. moody s and fitch, the other leading rating agencies have affirmed the top rating but they have raised concerns about tuesday s long term prospect. so in practical terms, what does a aaa versus a aa plus rating mean for you? a bump in interest rates? that mean you may see a bump in your mortgage bill, car loans, student loans, market strategists say it might be a good time to take a closer look at your investments including your 401(k) and consider dialing down your risk. so just how big a deal is this? poppy harlow is here to break it down. and poppy, a big deal? not such a big deal? do we know yet? can i say all the above? this is a big deal in that it has never happened before this country. we have enjoyed a pristine aaa credit rating as far back a