What is national debt and how does it affect our economy?
The upper age limit for SNAP recipients (able bodied, without dependents) who have to prove they’re working or looking for work at least part time has just risen from age 49 to age 50. Eventually it’ll go up to age 54.
The portion of federal spending being determined by what’s called the appropriations process is relatively small.
If the Fed can tamp down inflation without sparking a recession, it would be only the second time in history in U.S. history.
New work requirements on welfare were part of the debt ceiling deal. How might they affect benefit recipients?
Ray Dalio talks educational spending, taxes and more.
A debt ceiling deal has been made, and student loan borrowers will have to start making payments again later this summer.
Now, agencies and Congress need to figure out how to implement the thing.
In this Marketplace special, we’re taking a look at how the debt ceiling drama further restricts us from addressing big issues like homelessness.
Plus, a bond market pulse check.
How will the Treasury act to make up for lost time?
!["We estimate that up to 750,000 individuals could lose [SNAP] benefits," said Ed Bolen with the Center on Budget and Policy Priorities. Above, a sign alerting customers that a store accepts SNAP benefits.](https://img.apmcdn.org/4e7dbc8db2ed4c85bc515c8609af24f94b0a3ade/uncropped/48e759-2023-09-gettyimages-1186596459-1-e1694199399157-webp2000.webp)
