Man, I thought I was busy in college. Between juggling two part-time jobs, caring for my younger sibling, and trying to keep up with my coursework, I felt like I was constantly running on empty. Turns ...

The following information was released by the United States Census Bureau: The U.S. Census Bureau today announced that real median household income was $83,730 in 2024, not statistically different ...

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The main gauge of U.S. poverty did not change significantly in 2024, and household income also remained about level except for gains among the wealthiest Americans, the U.S.

California continued to have the highest poverty rate in the nation last year at 17.7%, tied only with Louisiana, according to new data released this week by the U.S. Census Bureau. The state's ...

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 ...

(The Center Square) – Low-income households are becoming increasingly dependent on government welfare and entitlement programs rather than work paychecks, according to a new report from the ...

Even as incomes rose in 2023, the number of Americans living in poverty went up. More and more people are struggling to afford their basic needs. But this is a problem we can actually solve. With a ...

While many of us are starting fresh with New Year’s resolutions, it's important to remember that for many, just surviving another day is a struggle. Poverty isn’t just about a lack of income — it's a ...

The presidential election has made one thing clear: the candidates have very different ideas about which Americans are at the center of their policies. And that matters, especially when it comes to ...

Experts say much will depend on whether the expanded credits continue. There were times throughout the COVID-19 pandemic when Maeghan Murdock worried about how her family -- which includes a newborn - ...

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, ...