Advancing Fiscal Solutions
America’s fiscal challenges are serious, but they are solvable.
We support and produce a wide range of unbiased, substantive research and data, helping policymakers, journalists and the public develop a fuller understanding of our fiscal and economic outlook — and illuminating a way forward.
Many Solutions Exist
Solutions Initiative
The Solutions Initiative brings together leading policy organizations from across the political spectrum to develop comprehensive plans to put America on a stronger, more sustainable fiscal path.
Highlights From Our Grantees & Partners
Saving Social Security
A report from the Committee for Economic Development lays out the need to shore up Social Security’s finances and explores various options for reforming the program.
From Riches to Rags: Causes of Fiscal Deterioration Since 2001
Analysis from the Committee for a Responsible Federal Budget (CRFB) outlines how both spending increases and revenue reductions can explain the growth in deficits and debt.
Program Highlights
Further Reading
The Cost of Doing Nothing About Social Security
Any change to Social Security will impact how Americans approach retirement decisions, but the costliest choice would be doing nothing.
What is Stepped-Up Basis on Capital Gains and How Does it Affect the Federal Budget?
The step-up in basis is a provision in tax law that relates to how assets — such as stocks, bonds, or real estate — are valued and taxed after their owner passes away.
How Much Government Spending Goes to Children?
Interest costs on the national debt are expected to rapidly outstrip spending on children in coming years.