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Understanding the New Senior Deduction in the One Big Beautiful Bill Act
The senior deduction adds complexity to the tax code, and fewer than half of seniors will benefit from it.
The Federal Government Has Borrowed Trillions. Who Owns All that Debt?
Most federal debt is owed to domestic holders, but foreign ownership is much higher now than it was about 50 years ago.
Chart Pack: The U.S. Budget
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Apr 9, 2026
Chart Pack: Social Programs
A selection of charts about crucial social programs (Social Security, Medicare, Medicaid, and SNAP), their financial outlook, and place within the federal budget.
Apr 9, 2026
Chart Pack: Fiscal Outlook
The national debt is already at its highest level since just after World War II, and annual deficits are on an upward trajectory.
Apr 8, 2026
Rising Interest Costs on the National Debt Are Crowding Out America’s Future
Growing interest costs on the national debt matter because of their effect both inside the federal budget as well as on the overall economy.
Apr 7, 2026
How Does the Capital Gains Tax Work, and What Are Some Proposed Reforms?
While the capital gains tax affects anyone selling a capital asset, higher-income individuals are typically subject to the tax more so than average Americans.
Apr 7, 2026
What Are the Consequences of a High and Rising National Debt?
The high and rising national debt harms the economy, makes life less affordable, and jeopardizes the economic prosperity of Americans.
Apr 7, 2026
6 Ways the Rising National Debt Can Fuel a Fiscal Crisis
The national debt is now as large as the entire U.S. economy, and the risk is increasing as the country accumulates debt faster than ever.
Apr 7, 2026
Chart Pack: The U.S. Budget
A selection of key charts that give an overview of the major components in the U.S. federal budget.