Social Security’s Trillion Funding Gap Expands in 2026
The spring 2026 Trustees Report shows social security’s trillion funding gap has grown to roughly $30 trillion, accel...
Fiscal Policy
Find concise takes on Fiscal Policy and how it shapes your budget through 4 recent articles - covering debt, tariffs, and the national outlook - so you can plan smarter.
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Interest National Debt Costs Now Outpace Medicare 2026
New fiscal data show that the cost of servicing the national debt is on track to exceed Medicare spending this year, ...
Poland’s Windfall Profits Tax: Short-Term Gains and Costs
Poland debates a windfall profits tax to curb surging energy profits. The plan promises immediate revenue but could d...
Trump Cost Social Security Sparks Market Fears and Fallout
A new senior tax deduction linked to a Trump policy could cost Social Security $169 billion through 2028, prompting r...
Senators Just Pressed Trump on Social Security's Future
A bipartisan letter delivered to President Trump on June 14, 2026, asks for a concrete plan to preserve Social Securi...
Trump’s OBBBA Will Federal Caps Loans, Nursing Fight
As July 1 approaches, caps on federal student loan borrowing under the One Big Beautiful Bill Act threaten graduate a...
Tariffs Only Generating Revenue Falling Short of Debt Costs
New fiscal data show tariffs only generating revenue are not near enough to cover debt service, even as deficits wide...
The True National Debt Just Reaches $1 Million per Household
New estimates place the true national debt per U.S. household near $1 million when counting unfunded promises. Offici...
Social Security Becomes Flashpoint as Lawmakers Clash
With the Social Security trust fund projected to run dry by the early 2030s, Congress faces a high-stakes fight over ...
This Maximum Level U.S.: Debt Crisis Risk Emerges Now
A leading model places a solvency ceiling around 210% of GDP, a level that could push policymakers toward sweeping re...
Social Security Faces 2032 Looming Cliff for Retirees
A major fiscal analysis warns that Social Security could suffer a 24% across-the-board cut by 2032, costing about $50...
Your Social Security at Risk: No One May Pay in Full
With the trust fund projected to deplete in the coming years, benefit payments could fall short unless Congress acts....