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economy23 days ago•4 min saved

Universal Basic Investment: A Solution to America's Aging Crisis

The article discusses a proposed initiative called Universal Basic Investment, exemplified by the Trump Accounts program, where newborns receive federal seed money in tax-deferred investment accounts to help address America's aging crisis and low fertility rate. Billionaires like the Dells and Dalios are contributing significant funds to expand this program, aiming to give children a financial head start and promote collective action to bridge the wealth gap and secure future economic stability.

via Axios|

#economy #future-generations #philanthropy

economy5 months ago•3 min saved

Potential Long-Term Impact of Recent U.S. Fiscal Policies on National Debt

President Trump's $4 trillion spending measure will significantly increase the US national debt over the next decade, leading to higher interest rates, increased borrowing costs for consumers and businesses, and potential economic challenges for future generations, despite White House claims of economic growth and debt reduction.

via ABC News|

#debt #economy #federal-debt

economy2 years ago•1 min saved

The Growing Burden of US Debt: A Looming Crisis for Future Generations

The US government has added over $524.7 billion to its debt in just three weeks, bringing the total debt to $33.5133 trillion. Senator Cynthia Lummis warns that the country's spending craze could lead to a debt death spiral that will burden future generations. Billionaire Ray Dalio also predicts a fiscal crisis in the US, emphasizing the importance of monitoring the supply-demand issue. The federal government currently pays $909.5 billion in interest on its outstanding public debt per quarter.

via The Daily Hodl|

#debt-death-spiral #economy #fiscal-crisis

media-ethics2 years ago•3 min saved

Pope urges journalists to ethically educate future generations.

Pope Francis reminds journalists of their important role in responsibly and ethically informing and educating future generations. He emphasizes the need for a journalist's gaze to be directed from the heart to build a better civilization. The Pope commends reporters who report on war and take great risks in doing so. He delineates three elements of journalistic work: notebook, pen, and gaze. The Pope encourages journalists to promote cultural initiatives to support the dissemination of correct information and educate younger generations.

via Vatican News|

#ethics #future-generations #journalism

environment2 years ago•1 min saved

Global Fear Sparked by 'Science' Magazine's Prediction of Suffering for Babies Born After 2021

A study published in the journal Science warns that babies born in 2021 will face twice as many wildfires, three times more river floods, three times more droughts, and seven times more extreme heatwaves compared to those born in 1960 due to the impact of climate change. The study emphasizes the need to bring emissions to zero to stop warming and reduce the burden on future generations.

via msnNOW|

#babies #climate-change #emissions