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WASHINGTON -- The Concord Coalition today announced two new co-chairs who have long been known for their work to promote greater fiscal responsibility in Washington: former U.S. Senators Bob Kerrey and Jack Danforth. (more…)

In the latest Fiscal Fridays interview, Republican presidential candidate Rand Paul called the federal debt “the most important problem we face” and said he would try to balance the budget in five years even while cutting taxes. Paul, a U.S.…

Two House members and a number of congressional staffers participated in a bipartisan discussion Thursday of proposals to put the country on sounder long-term fiscal footing. The meeting was part of The Concord Coalition’s “Lookout” series of informational sessions for…

President Obama will deliver his final State of the Union address tonight, reviewing his accomplishments and presenting what White House Chief of Staff Denis McDonough described Sunday as a “big, optimistic, generous view of the future of America.” Optimism about…

“Save more for retirement” undoubtedly made it onto many New Year’s resolutions lists. And that’s a good resolution to keep, judging from a recent study on expectations and realities about retirement. Many workers may feel they can afford to save…

Congressional leaders say they are aiming for a more timely and effective budget process this year, one that would let the government start the next fiscal year on Oct. 1 with clear directions and funding decisions. That would be a…

Citing a strengthening U.S. economy, the Federal Reserve last week announced it would begin raising short-term interest rates for the first time since the financial crisis and recession -- a reminder that the federal government expects to face rapidly rising…

The Congressional Budget Office reiterates warnings about Social Security’s long-term finances in a new report that illustrates the need for substantial reforms in the largest single program in the federal budget. About 60 million people currently receive Social Security benefits…