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September 2, 2025

Debt Ceiling Update: What’s at Stake

If lawmakers do not agree on raising or suspending the debt limit before the extraordinary measures are exhausted, there would be severe consequences.

August 28, 2025

As National Debt Surpasses $37 Trillion, Voters Want Congress to Improve Fiscal Outlook

“Today’s new survey shows widespread concern about the $37 trillion and growing national debt,” said Michael A. Peterson.

August 27, 2025

Budget Basics: Federal Trust Funds

Federal trust funds bear little resemblance to their private-sector counterparts.

August 22, 2025

Where the American Healthcare System Underperforms

Healthcare in the United States is very expensive — but we don’t get what we pay for.

August 19, 2025

10 Largest Budget Functions

Here are the top ten spending categories for the federal budget.

August 12, 2025

The United States Is Adding to the National Debt Faster Than Ever

The nation’s debt is growing at a historic rate and eclipsing all-time highs.

August 12, 2025

Infographic: The National Debt Is Now More than $37 Trillion. What Does That Mean?

Although the national debt affects each of us, it may be difficult to put such a large number into perspective.

August 12, 2025

Peterson Foundation Statement on National Debt Passing $37 Trillion

“Our national debt is now greater than the economies of the entire Eurozone and China, combined.”

August 12, 2025

Why Are Americans Paying More for Healthcare?

High healthcare spending is not necessarily a bad thing, especially if it leads to better health outcomes. However, that is not the case in the United States.

August 11, 2025

How Does the Aging of the Population Affect Our Fiscal Health?

As a large portion of the American population lives well beyond retirement age, the total cost of providing healthcare will grow as well.