Is $140,000 really a poverty income? Clearly not, but the viral debate underscores the ‘affordability’ issue

A wealth manager wrote that $140,000 a year means poverty in today's America, sparking controversy. He's wrong, but he made a ...
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What Are Some Challenges of Growing Up Poor in America?

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 ...