Budget data are almost incalculably hard to make interesting or captivating. And that’s crazy: it’s the most direct way to see what’s going on and what policies mean (or might mean). That problem is solved. You control what you want to show, Visual Budget™ will show it. People will be amazed.

Fast, accurate, and easy examination of how government priorities and liabilities have changed over time (and are expected to change) is at the heart of Visual Budget™. Prepare for moments when you just stare slack-jawed and awestruck. It’s amazing. And important.

No reading through dense charts and squinting at your computer screen (or flipping through reams of paper) every February: complex comparisons or top-level snapshots, you can painlessly get the budget data you need. And know that it’s up to date.

Features abound…

Simply compare aspects of the budget to one another (e.g. the relative growth of defense spending and Medicare spending)

Examine changes over time (e.g. the change in federal spending on education or income tax revenue)

See budget numbers in real dollars, nominal dollars, and as a percentage of GDP. You can slice-and-dice to your heart’s content, and Visual Budget™ will keep up.

 

Break things up along your concerns. Look at mandatory and discretionary spending, as well as net interest.

Calculate budget numbers by current and next fiscal year, by presidential administration, or by custom time frame.

Ensure that the fruits of your labor stick around. Once you’re done, print your chart for use elsewhere, or grab a copy of the data (new!!).