Budget Basics: How Does Social Security Work?
Social Security is the largest single program in the federal budget and makes up approximately one quarter of total federal spending.| Peterson Foundation
Social Security is the largest single program in the federal budget and makes up approximately one quarter of total federal spending.| Peterson Foundation
Interest costs are on track to become the largest category of spending in the federal budget.| Peterson Foundation
America’s fiscal health and economic strength are closely linked. Learn more about the drivers of our national debt and its economic impact.| Peterson Foundation
