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Mar 15, 2019

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

Programs & Projects



Mar 15, 2019

Spatial Patterns of Work, Poverty, & Safety Net Provision in the U.S.

This project explores two questions: how labor force participation has varied across different geographic contexts in recent decades; and how well-matched the safety net is to need across the urban, suburban and rural landscape. The analyses investigate labor force participation by gender, education and geography; changes in work and poverty by place over time; and gaps and mismatches in safety net provision.


https://www.pgpf.org/us-2050/research-projects/Spatial-Patterns-of-Work-Poverty-and-Safety-Net-Provision-in-the-US

Analysis



Apr 18, 2009

The U.S. Faces Looming Fiscal Crisis

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

Analysis



Apr 30, 2019

Trustees Warn: Social Security’s Total Costs Next Year to Exceed Income for First Time Since 1982

The report anticipates that in 2020 — for the first time since 1982 — the program’s total costs will exceed its total income.


https://www.pgpf.org/analysis/2019/04/trustees-warn-social-security%E2%80%99s-total-costs-next-year-to-exceed-income-for-first-time-since-1982

Press Releases & Statements

Feb 5, 2019

Peterson: State of the Union Address Must Acknowledge Dangerous Fiscal Outlook

“No review of the state of our union is complete without acknowledging our nation’s high and rising debt," Michael A. Peterson, CEO of the Peter G. Peterson Foundation, said.


https://www.pgpf.org/press-release/2019/02/peterson-the-state-of-the-union-speech-must-acknowledge-dangerous-fiscal-outlook

Press Releases & Statements

Aug 23, 2018

Peterson Foundation Launches Election Toolkit

As Election Day approaches, the Peter G. Peterson Foundation is delivering a nonpartisan Election Fiscal Toolkit to all U.S. House and Senate candidates, encouraging a critically important conversation about how to solve America’s fiscal challenges.


https://www.pgpf.org/press-release/2018/08/peterson-foundation-launches-election-toolkit-to-drive-campaign-conversation-about-americas-fiscal-and-economic-future

Press Releases & Statements

Jun 26, 2019

Voters Want Renewed Focus on the National Debt As Lawmakers Consider Costly New Tax and Spending Proposals

As lawmakers consider a range of costly new tax and spending proposals, voters across party lines are urging their leaders to prioritize the nation’s high and rising debt.


https://www.pgpf.org/press-release/2019/06/fci-press-release

Programs & Projects



Mar 15, 2019

Racial Differences on the Future of Work: A Survey of the American Workforce

Through a survey, this project assesses worker sentiments about technological advances, training opportunities and responsibility for preparing workers for a changing economy. It provides results for non-Hispanic white, African American, Latinx and Asian American/Pacific Islander populations.


https://www.pgpf.org/us-2050/research-projects/Racial-differences-on-the-Future-of-Work-A-Survey-of-the-American-Workforce

Press Releases & Statements

Jan 29, 2019

Record Drop in Americans’ Fiscal Confidence Amid Shutdown Battle and Partisan Gridlock

“Washington’s failure to address the national debt and critical budgetary issues has a direct negative effect on Americans’ confidence,” said Michael A. Peterson, CEO of the Peterson Foundation.


https://www.pgpf.org/press-release/2019/01/record-drop-in-americans%E2%80%99-fiscal-confidence-amid-shutdown-battle-and-partisan-gridlock

Blog Posts

Feb 11, 2016

Chart of the Week: Net interest costs on national debt to rise

Soaring from $255 billion in 2016 to $830 billion in 2026.


https://www.pgpf.org/blog/2016/02/chart-of-the-week-net-interest-costs-on-national-debt-to-rise