The Rising National Debt Means Fewer Jobs, Lower Wages for Young People
The national debt is growing faster than ever, and the consequences for the job market are serious.
Read MoreSocial Security Is in Trouble. What Does That Mean for Younger Americans?
Social Security’s looming insolvency is also a threat to the economic future of younger Americans.
Read MoreChart 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.
Read MoreChart Pack: Economic Outlook
A selection of charts providing an overview of the U.S. economic outlook.
Read MoreHow Much Do We Spend on the Federal Workforce?
Here, we examine the federal government’s expenditure on its workforce, the evolution of its size over time, and the opportunities for budget savings.
Read MoreChart Pack: The U.S. Budget
A selection of key charts that give an overview of the major components in the U.S. federal budget.
Read MorePayroll Taxes: What Are They and What Do They Fund?
Payroll taxes fund social insurance programs including Social Security and Medicare and are the second-largest source of revenues for the federal government.
Read MoreTax Reform Alone May Not Be Enough to Stabilize the National Debt
A new report from the Tax Foundation breaks down the drivers of the fiscal imbalance and concludes that tax increases alone cannot solve the problem.
Read MoreChart Pack: Healthcare
These charts illustrate the growth in U.S. healthcare spending and how it affects the federal budget.
Read More10 Largest Budget Functions
Here are the top ten spending categories for the federal budget.
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