New York Is Rebounding for the Rich. Nearly Everyone Else Is Struggling.
“As New York City inches closer to recovering all the jobs it lost during the pandemic, Manhattan — the city’s economic engine — marked a far less encouraging milestone. It now has the biggest income...
View ArticleNew data shows pattern between SC low-income renting, eviction filing
“South Carolina sits at the top of a list for eviction notices meaning low-income renters are facing homelessness more now than ever, according to new data released on the national, statewide and local...
View ArticleA lot of people with low incomes have left Pittsburgh, study finds
“Pittsburgh’s total population hasn’t changed much in recent years, but a new housing needs assessment from the City of Pittsburgh suggests that beneath that stable topline number, the city’s...
View ArticleIn low-income families, shared parental responsiveness helps kids
“When both mothers and fathers in low-income families are responsive to the needs of their children, good things happen, a recent study found. And the good news is that this shared parental...
View ArticleNew Study Finds Families Are Most Threatened by Evictions
Researchers at Princeton University’s Eviction Lab have long suspected that families were disproportionately impacted by evictions. But a new study by the Lab in conjunction with the U.S. Census Bureau...
View ArticleOne in Eight Military Families Have Used Food Banks to Provide Needed Nutrition
Food insecurity among military families is a longstanding concern, with research showing the issue impacts as much as 25 percent of active-duty families. A new study from the University of Georgia adds...
View ArticleRising car insurance rates in Washington could impact low-income households
“Inflation has impacted nearly everything, such as groceries and gas, and now it’s affecting car insurance rates. According to a report by Value Penguin, drivers in Washington can expect to pay more...
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At Least 100,000 More Kids Could Be Eligible for SSI Payments, Study Finds
Children’s participation in the federal Supplemental Security Income (SSI) program has declined substantially over the past decade. Many children with disabilities might be eligible for SSI, yet...
View ArticleIllinois Ranks As Worst State For Low-Income Earners
“A WalletHub study found low-income Illinoisans pay 14% of their annual salary to sales, property and incomes taxes – more than anywhere else in the nation. The state’s middle- and high-income earners...
View ArticleCalifornia’s minimum wage isn’t enough to keep up with workers’ costs of...
“California’s $16-an-hour minimum wage may be much higher than a ‘poverty wage’ by federal standards, but high housing costs still make it difficult for low wage workers to live and make ends meet in...
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