What You Need to Know about the Social Security and Medicare Trustees Reports
Social Security and Medicare affect nearly every American at some point in their lives.
Read MoreMedicare Trustees Warn of Serious Financial Shortfalls
An aging population and rising healthcare costs will drive sharp increases in Medicare spending, which will not keep pace with the program’s funding sources.
Read MoreCBO: Debt Remains High Under President’s Budget
CBO finds that the budget would not reach balance in 2027 as the administration projects.
Read MoreTrustees Warn: Social Security in Financial Trouble
Social Security’s finances are facing growing pressure due to the aging of the population.
Read MoreYellen: Congress Should Factor National Debt into Policy Decisions
“Congress should be taking into account when designing fiscal policy is the need to achieve sustainability of this debt path over time,” Yellen said.
Read MoreAnalysis: The President’s FY 2018 Budget
The President’s budget has a worthy goal of deficit reduction. However the economic assumptions underlying the president’s budget are optimistic.
Read MoreSix Ideas to Improve the Budget Process
The recent contentious budget battles have contributed to a decline in the public’s faith in the political system. A new report suggests a way forward.
Read MoreReport: U.S. Debt a Drag on Competitiveness
A new report highlights the economic competitiveness and strength of North America — but warns that fiscal policy in the poses a challenge to growth.
Read MoreErnst & Young: Government’s Financial Outlook Unsustainable
A new report from Ernst & Young examines the U.S. government’s current financial situation.
Read MoreWhat the Candidates Said About the Debt
The third presidential debate included a dedicated segment on the national debt, giving both candidates a chance to talk about their vision.
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