Higher Interest Rates and the National Debt
Higher short- and long-term Treasury rates mean that the federal government's borrowing costs will also rise.
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Higher short- and long-term Treasury rates mean that the federal government's borrowing costs will also rise.
Today, the Social Security and Medicare Trustees released their annual reports on the programs’ financing, showing that the future of these vital programs remain at risk.
https://www.pgpf.org/blog/2024/05/social-security-and-medicare-are-facing-serious-shortfalls
“Today’s Trustees reports drive home the fact that the clock is ticking down on automatic cuts to Social Security and Medicare," said Michael A. Peterson.
https://www.pgpf.org/press-release/2024/05/peterson-foundation-statement-on-2024-trustees-reports
The U.S. spent $820 billion on national defense during fiscal year (FY) 2023 according to the Office of Management and Budget, which amounted to 13 percent of federal spending.
https://www.pgpf.org/budget-basics/budget-explainer-national-defense
Reporting to the Senior Manager, Grant Operations, this position is a key contributor to the grantmaking function of the Foundation.
https://www.pgpf.org/about/careers/associate-grant-operations
The lawmakers we choose this November will face critical fiscal and economic decisions in the next two, four, and six years.
https://www.pgpf.org/infographic/the-fiscal-election-whats-at-stake-in-this-election
“Today’s new survey shows that fiscal concerns are top of mind in this election, and they want leaders who are committed to solutions,” said Michael A. Peterson.
https://www.pgpf.org/press-release/2024/04/fci-press-release
The PGPF chart pack illustrates that budget-making involves many competing priorities, limited resources, and complex issues.
The federal government is slated to borrow about $1.5 trillion this year, and that number is projected to nearly double over the next decade.
The child tax credit (CTC) is a measure administered though the tax code that is designed to make raising children more affordable by easing the financial burden faced by families.
https://www.pgpf.org/budget-basics/what-is-the-child-tax-credit