‘Student Debt Smarter’ Launched to Help Students Considering College Loans
New student debt affordability calculator empowers students as they pursue college and career goals.
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New student debt affordability calculator empowers students as they pursue college and career goals.
A pair of top policy experts offer insights into the economy, the effectiveness of relief legislation, and what it all means for the election and beyond.
“America’s top policy priority right now is defeating this virus and helping the millions of Americans who are suffering economically, but as we look ahead it’s clear that Americans are growing more concerned about how we will deal with our national debt once this crisis ends.” said Michael A. Peterson, CEO of the Peterson Foundation.
https://www.pgpf.org/press-release/2020/06/fci-press-release
Last year, the U.S. deficit of $1.4 trillion or 9.9 percent of gross domestic product, was the largest since the end of World War II.
https://www.pgpf.org/analysis/2009/04/the-us-faces-looming-fiscal-crisis
“While the most important national priority right now is addressing the significant health and economic impact caused by coronavirus, we all also understand that this crisis has enormous costs and impact on our fiscal position,” said Michael A. Peterson, CEO of the Peterson Foundation.
https://www.pgpf.org/press-release/2020/04/fci-press-release
A divided government means there is both a requirement and a valuable opportunity for lawmakers to work together on fiscal solutions.
The projects, which address problems ranging from mental health to food security to the impact on K-12 education, will receive $643,029 in research support from a new Peterson Foundation fund.
Outside of the recent recession caused by the financial crisis and its aftermath, the U.S. government has never witnessed deficits that exceeded $1 trillion.
Student debt is one of the biggest challenges young people will face as they prepare to enter adulthood, and is often their first encounter with debt.
This year's Summit included thoughts and perspectives from a range of elected officials, economic policy experts and current and administration officials.
https://www.pgpf.org/blog/2015-fiscal-summit-summary-and-highlights-book