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    As New Administration and Congress Address Range of National Challenges, Voters Remain Mindful of National Debt

    “With the nation still in the grips of a devastating public health and economic crisis, President Biden and the new Congress are right to explore additional relief and recovery legislation, but it’s also critical that we remain mindful of our long-term fiscal outlook, which has gotten far worse as our debt now exceeds the size of our economy,” said Michael A. Peterson, CEO of the Peterson Foundation.


    https://www.pgpf.org/press-release/2021/01/fci-press-release

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    Fiscal Confidence Remains Low as Americans Look ahead to 2021

    “The nation remains in the grips of a devastating health and economic crisis caused by the pandemic. Overcoming the virus remains the nation’s top priority, but the vast majority of Americans also recognize the need to address our unsustainable fiscal outlook once this crisis is over,” said Michael A. Peterson, CEO of the Peterson Foundation.


    https://www.pgpf.org/press-release/2020/12/fci-press-release

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    Socioeconomic Disparities in Disabled and Disability-Free Life Expectancy: Implications for Our Fiscal Future

    This paper models how disability-free and disabled life expectancy — broken into mildly- and severely-disabled spells at older ages — vary by socioeconomic characteristics. It then discusses the impact of these findings on the finances of Social Security, Medicare and Medicaid.


    https://www.pgpf.org/us-2050/research-projects/Socioeconomic-Disparities-in-Disabled-and-Disability-Free-Life-Expectancy-Implications-for-Our-Fiscal-Future

    Programs & Projects

    Financial Fragility Among Middle-Income Households: Evidence Beyond Asset Building

    This paper explores the determinants of financial fragility of American middle-income households ($50,000–75,000 annually). It analyzes the socioeconomic characteristics of fragile middle-income households (defined as unable to come up with $2,000 in a month). It focuses on family size, debt levels, degree of financial literacy and the ability of these households to plan for retirement.


    https://www.pgpf.org/us-2050/research-projects/Financial-Fragility-Among-Middle-Income-Households-Evidence-Beyond-Asset-Building

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