State Budgets Also Face Tough Fiscal Challenges
A new report sheds light on budgets at the state level, grading performance and identifying best practices for improvement.
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Without income from Social Security, two thirds of the elderly would be considered poor.
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CBO estimates that the number of uninsured under age 65 rose by 1 million people and anticipates the total to rise by another million people this year.
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There’s ongoing discussion in Washington about making changes to Medicaid. Learn more about the program.
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Our most popular charts from 2016 illustrate the nation’s fiscal challenges in areas like defense spending, healthcare, and tax reform.
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The number one financial worry for Americans is having enough money for retirement — and for good reason.
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