We just hit $40 trillion in national debt, just five months after reaching $39 trillion. Explore four key fiscal trends over the last 25 years that have put the nation’s debt on a dangerous trajectory. pgpf.org/article/4-ways-the-…

More older Americans are becoming eligible for Social Security while the ratio of workers paying into the program per retiree is decreasing. pgpf.org/article/the-current…

Here’s an overview of inflation, why it matters, and how it’s managed. pgpf.org/article/what-is-inf…

In fiscal year 2026, interests costs were the third-largest federal spending category, and outpaced all budget categories except for Social Security and Medicare. pgpf.org/programs-and-projec…

How much does the federal government spend on defense compared to other priorities? pgpf.org/article/infographic…

Voters have a clear message for candidates in this upcoming election: it’s time to address the national debt and find solutions. pgpf.org/article/in-their-ow…

The Social Security trust fund could be depleted in just six years if lawmakers fail to act soon. Here are nine key facts you should know about the retirement program, why it’s in financial trouble, and what we can do to strengthen it. pgpf.org/article/9-facts-abo…

In just six years, if lawmakers do not act, Americans will see a 22% reduction in their Social Security benefits. Explore how that could affect four households of different income levels. nytimes.com/2026/10/12/busin…

The population of the United States is getting older, and that has profound implications for our fiscal outlook. pgpf.org/article/how-does-th…

At $40 trillion and rising, our soaring national debt must be addressed. Here's what you should know about the growing momentum for a bipartisan fiscal commission. pgpf.org/article/growing-mom…

The labor supply in the U.S. is decreasing, and that has important implications for our fiscal outlook. pgpf.org/article/how-does-la…

Here's a breakdown of the arguments for and against a wealth tax. pgpf.org/article/what-is-a-w…

How much of the fiscal gap could be closed by “taxing the rich”? pgpf.org/article/taxing-the-…

When #inflation, stagnant economic growth, and high #unemployment happen at the same time, you get #stagflation. Here's what you should know about this rare but harmful economic occurrence. pgpf.org/article/what-is-sta…

From the national debt growing at a faster pace than ever, to the looming insolvency of #SocialSecurity and #Medicare, here are seven ways we have a daunting fiscal situation on our hands. pgpf.org/article/7-charts-th…