Charts
Sep 8, 2021
Essential Programs are on an Unsustainable Path
By the Numbers: 2021 Trustees Reports.
https://www.pgpf.org/chart-archive/0321_trustees_reports_2021
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Blog Posts
Sep 7, 2021
Five Charts about the Future of Social Security and Medicare
The Social Security and Medicare Trustees released their annual reports, which show that these vital programs are on an unsustainable path.
https://www.pgpf.org/blog/2021/09/five-charts-about-the-future-of-social-security-and-medicare
Explainers
Sep 1, 2021
Budget Basics: How Does Social Security Work?
Social Security is the largest single program in the federal budget and makes up approximately one quarter of total federal spending.
https://www.pgpf.org/budget-basics/how-does-social-security-work
Blog Posts
Sep 1, 2021
Social Security and Medicare Are Facing Serious Shortfalls
The Social Security Trustees note that the Old-Age and Survivors Trust Fund is now expected to become depleted in 2033, compared to 2034 in last year’s report.
https://www.pgpf.org/blog/2021/09/social-security-and-medicare-are-facing-serious-shortfalls
Press Releases & Statements
Aug 31, 2021
Peterson Foundation Statement on Social Security and Medicare Trustees Reports
“It makes no sense that we allow programs as essential as Social Security and Medicare to remain on such shaky and uncertain fiscal ground," said Michael A. Peterson, CEO of the Peter G. Peterson Foundation.
Charts
Jul 9, 2021
The Growth of Entitlement Programs
Spending on federal entitlement programs will more than double between 1991 and 2051.
https://www.pgpf.org/chart-archive/0027_entitlement-programs-proj
Explainers
Finding Solutions: Retirement and Social Security
There are numerous viable options to preserve the retirement system, including Social Security, in a fiscally sustainable way that gives families adequate time to plan and strengthens support for those who need it the most.
Programs & Projects
Voters' Fiscal Guide 2020
With the national debt at $26 trillion and counting, the nation’s fiscal health is a key issue for the 2020 campaign.
Charts
Feb 27, 2021
Social Security lifetime benefits & taxes by decade of birth
On average, Social Security benefits exceed Social Security taxes over an individual’s lifetime.
https://www.pgpf.org/Chart-Archive/0198_social_security_lifetime_benefits
Charts
Feb 27, 2021
Social Security Income Redistribution
Social Security provides social insurance by redistributing income from high earners to low earners.
https://www.pgpf.org/chart-archive/0244_social-security-income-redistribution