Unless lawmakers act, Social Security beneficiaries could soon see significant cuts in benefits.
Healthcare in the United States is very expensive — but we don’t get what we pay for.
Healthcare spending in the United States is rising, with serious implications for the federal budget.
One of the largest drivers of that rising debt is federal spending on major healthcare programs, such as Medicare and Medicaid.
Interest rates on U.S. Treasury securities have a significant influence on federal borrowing costs.
Social Security is an integral part of the nation’s fiscal picture and a vital economic lifeline for millions of recipients.
Despite higher healthcare spending, America’s health outcomes are not any better than those in other developed countries.
In 2021, health spending in the United States totaled $4.3 trillion and averaged nearly $13,000 per person.
Many Americans, young and old, may be confused by the complex set of issues that comprise how the government raises revenues and allocates them.
As the largest program in the federal budget, Social Security is a critical part of our nation’s fiscal picture and vital to millions of elderly recipients.
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