America's fiscal challenges are serious, but they can be solved
We can choose a better path — a path of stabilized debt, faster economic growth, broader prosperity, and enhanced economic opportunity and mobility for all.
Economic Outlook
The Fed Reduced the Short-Term Rate Again, but Interest Costs Remain High
High interest rates on U.S. Treasury securities increase the federal government’s borrowing costs.
7 Key Trends in Poverty in the United States
Thirteen percent of the U.S. population lives in poverty. Learn more about the demographic and regional variations in the poverty rate.
Can We Raise the Retirement Age and Protect Vulnerable Workers?
Raising the retirement age could harm workers who would be unable to delay retirement due to physically demanding occupations, disability, or job loss.
How Does the Federal Government Subsidize Healthcare Under the ACA — and What Does It Cost?
Take a closer look at the coverage options and costs associated with ACA subsidies, and how they fit into overall healthcare spending.