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October 2, 2026
As Treasury Rates Rise, Voters Deeply Concerned about $40 Trillion Debt and Impact on Cost of Living
“As Election Day approaches, Americans are looking for leaders who understand that stabilizing our debt outlook is critical to addressing the affordability crisis,” said Michael A. Peterson.
October 1, 2026
What Is Supplemental Security Income?
SSI faces ongoing challenges including an aging population, evolving disability eligibility, and fiscal pressures on the federal budget.
September 25, 2026
Growing Momentum for a Fiscal Commission in Congress
A fiscal commission would provide the space and structure for lawmakers to comprehensively review the entire budget and improve the fiscal path of the U.S.
September 21, 2026
What Is Stagflation, and How Would It Affect the National Debt?
Stagflation is rare, but when it does happen, it can have significant negative consequences for the economy and the national debt.
September 21, 2026
Budget Basics: Federal Trust Funds
Federal trust funds bear little resemblance to their private-sector counterparts.
September 19, 2026
What Are Interest Costs on the National Debt?
Interest costs are on track to become the largest category of spending in the federal budget.
September 17, 2026
7 Charts That Illustrate America’s Growing Fiscal Stress
America’s fiscal situation is daunting, with key budgetary warning signs and hurdles approaching in the near term.
September 17, 2026
86 Ways to Reform the Tax Code — and Why It’s Only Half the Solution
Tax policy is about trade-offs between how much revenue a tax will raise, who will bear the burden, and how a change will impact economic incentives.
September 16, 2026
Fed Raises Rates for First Time Since 2023 as Interest Costs Top $1 Trillion
High interest rates on U.S. Treasury securities increase the federal government’s borrowing costs.