The National Debt Clock

The rising national debt threatens economic growth and opportunities for future generations. Learn more — and get involved.

Why Is the Federal Deficit High if Unemployment Is Low?

The United States is experiencing an unusual and concerning phenomenon.

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10 Ways the U.S. Failed to Improve Its Fiscal Outlook in 2023

The year is ending, but our fiscal challenges remain.

Fiscal Internship Program

College students can apply now for a paid summer internships in fiscal policy at some of the nation's most prestigious think tanks.

Expert Views: Fiscal Commission

Ten policy experts on why we need a fiscal commission to help stabilize the national debt.

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Finding Solutions

We believe that by working together, we can create comprehensive, bipartisan solutions to address our fiscal challenges. We work to bring Americans together to find and implement sensible, long-term fiscal solutions for a strong, healthy economy that transcend age, party lines, and ideological divides in order to achieve real results.

What We’re Doing

We are a nonpartisan organization dedicated to increasing awareness and accelerating action on America’s long-term fiscal challenges. We partner with like-minded organizations and experts to support innovative programs and projects that provide accurate, objective analysis, and promising fiscal solutions.

What You Can Do

The time to act is now. Education is key — it’s critical that Americans understand what’s at stake and the tradeoffs that are needed to get our country back on a sustainable fiscal path to a growing economy. We also have to make a commitment to support our elected leaders from both parties who want to do the right thing.