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Quiz: How Much Do You Know About Healthcare in the United States?
The United States has one of the largest and most complex healthcare systems in the world. Take our healthcare quiz to see how much you know about the cost and quality of the U.S. healthcare system.
10 Key Facts about Student Debt in the United States
A college education has undeniable, lifelong economic benefits, but excessive levels of student debt can impose financial burdens on borrowers.
News from the Quarterly Treasury Refunding Statement
As borrowing has risen, the Treasury has generally been increasing the proportion of bills (maturity of one year or less) in its portfolio of marketable securities.
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The Fed Reduced the Short-Term Rate Again, but Interest Costs Remain High
High interest rates on U.S. Treasury securities increase the federal government’s borrowing costs.
How Does Student Debt Affect the Economy?
As overall student debt has grown over the past decade, it is apparent that such borrowing can place a financial burden on households.
Income and Wealth in the United States: An Overview of Recent Data
Income levels for Americans vary across geography, race, and gender.
5 Facts About Rising Income Inequality in the United States
The concentration of income toward high earners has become more pronounced since 1981.
What Are the Economic Costs of Child Poverty?
Child poverty has remained relatively high in the United States for much of the past decade.
7 Key Trends in Poverty in the United States
Thirteen percent of the U.S. population lives in poverty. Learn more about the demographic and regional variations in the poverty rate.
The Share of Americans Without Health Insurance in 2023 Remained Low
In 2023, 26 million people were uninsured. While that represents a significant portion of the population, the uninsured rate remained at one of its lowest levels in history.