You’ve probably heard of Matthew Desmond’s ideas, even if you haven’t heard his name. He’s an author, MacArthur Fellow, and a ...

Over the last decade, the share of D-FW seniors who are struggling financially has increased by nearly 75%, according to a ...

The U.S. has one of the highest child poverty rates among wealthy nations. Here’s a look at some struggles kids living in poverty face. Kaylie, pictured in the 2012 documentary “Poor Kids” and the ...

TOPEKA (KSNT) – Federal officials have released a new report on national poverty statistics which shows how many people are living in or near poverty in Kansas. The U.S. Census Bureau (USCB) recently ...

This is read by an automated voice. Please report any issues or inconsistencies here. A wealth manager wrote that $140,000 a year means poverty in today’s America, sparking controversy. He’s wrong, ...

In many upstate cities like Syracuse, Binghamton, and Rochester, the number of children living in poverty is upwards of 40%.

A Wall Street portfolio manager has gone viral with a blog post that posits a new poverty line for a family of four in America: $140,000 a year. It’s a large number. The Federal Poverty Level set by ...

In response to the U.S. Census Bureau’s release of new data on poverty and incomes in 2024, Rebecca Riddell, Oxfam America’s Economic Justice Senior Policy Lead, said: “Today’s Census data affirms the ...

STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. -- Fewer Staten Islanders are struggling to make ends meet, with recently released census data showing that the number of borough residents living in poverty has dropped more than ...

The real cost of living in America is far higher than the federal poverty line suggests. Here’s why experts argue the true poverty threshold is closer to $140,000 and what individuals can do to ...

Donald Trump claims Washington, D.C., needs the National Guard to get crime under control. Every time he says it, the same argument flares up: who's to blame for crime in America's cities? They're ...