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NYC parents
fromIrish Independent
1 week ago

The 500 childcare gap: huge funds needed to fulfil Government's promise of more affordable fees

Government aims to reduce childcare costs to €200 per month, but current subsidies leave families paying high amounts out-of-pocket.
Business
fromFast Company
1 week ago

Why business schools are failing society-and how to change that

Business education must evolve to create leaders who prioritize systemic change over profit, addressing crises like climate change and income inequality.
#poverty
US politics
from24/7 Wall St.
2 months ago

This President Oversaw the Lowest Poverty Rate in American History

Income inequality and poverty in the U.S. have gained international attention, with alarming rates affecting millions.
US news
from24/7 Wall St.
2 months ago

Once a Manufacturing Hub, 36% of This American City's Population Is Living in Poverty

The U.S. boasts the largest economy but grapples with significant income inequality and a notable poverty rate.
Retirement
from24/7 Wall St.
2 weeks ago

These 37 Million People Will Never Buy Stocks

Most Americans in the bottom 50% do not own stocks due to low discretionary income.
Institutions primarily drive the U.S. stock market, owning 70% of its total value.
Social justice
fromIrish Independent
2 months ago

Once-off cost of living measures are 'masking shift towards greater levels of poverty'

Poverty levels in Ireland are climbing, with over 629,000 people affected, including a significant rise among older adults.
Temporary cost of living measures are insufficient to combat the rising trend of poverty.
US politics
from24/7 Wall St.
2 months ago

This President Oversaw the Lowest Poverty Rate in American History

Income inequality and poverty in the U.S. have gained international attention, with alarming rates affecting millions.
US news
from24/7 Wall St.
2 months ago

Once a Manufacturing Hub, 36% of This American City's Population Is Living in Poverty

The U.S. boasts the largest economy but grapples with significant income inequality and a notable poverty rate.
Retirement
from24/7 Wall St.
2 weeks ago

These 37 Million People Will Never Buy Stocks

Most Americans in the bottom 50% do not own stocks due to low discretionary income.
Institutions primarily drive the U.S. stock market, owning 70% of its total value.
Social justice
fromIrish Independent
2 months ago

Once-off cost of living measures are 'masking shift towards greater levels of poverty'

Poverty levels in Ireland are climbing, with over 629,000 people affected, including a significant rise among older adults.
Temporary cost of living measures are insufficient to combat the rising trend of poverty.
more#poverty
Social justice
fromeuronews
2 weeks ago

Global CEO pay has increased 56 times more than workers' since 2019

CEO salaries have significantly outpaced worker wages since 2019, marking a troubling trend in income inequality.
#cost-of-living
Retirement
from24/7 Wall St.
3 weeks ago

This Is the Income It Takes To Be Considered Middle Class In Every State

Income inequality in the U.S. is increasing, leading to a shrinking middle class.
Retirement
from24/7 Wall St.
3 weeks ago

This Is the Income It Takes To Be Considered Middle Class In Every State

Income inequality in the U.S. is increasing, leading to a shrinking middle class.
more#cost-of-living
US politics
fromWIRED
3 weeks ago

Trump's Tariffs Will Widen the Digital Divide

Trump's tariffs are likely to increase prices on electronics, disproportionately affecting lower-income consumers.
#tax-policy
Retirement
from24/7 Wall St.
4 weeks ago

This Is Where People Pay the Most of Their Income in State Taxes

Tax systems in the U.S. create unequal burdens, varying widely across states despite federal uniformity.
Retirement
from24/7 Wall St.
4 weeks ago

This Is Where People Pay the Most of Their Income in State Taxes

Tax systems in the U.S. create unequal burdens, varying widely across states despite federal uniformity.
more#tax-policy
NYC politics
fromNew York Post
1 month ago

Exclusive | AOC flies first-class to Bernie Sanders' 'Fight Oligarchy' rally as critics pan lefty pol for battling inequality one 'mimosa at a time'

AOC's first-class flight to a socialist rally highlights a perceived hypocrisy regarding her stance on income inequality.
#united-states
US news
from24/7 Wall St.
1 month ago

The City With the Worst Income Inequality in Every State

The U.S. has unprecedented income inequality compared to other developed nations, particularly visible in urban areas.
NYC real estate
from24/7 Wall St.
1 month ago

This Popular Vacation City Has the With the Widest Gap Between the Rich and Poor in America

The U.S. has significantly higher income inequality compared to other wealthy nations, particularly in urban areas.
US news
from24/7 Wall St.
1 month ago

The City With the Worst Income Inequality in Every State

The U.S. has unprecedented income inequality compared to other developed nations, particularly visible in urban areas.
NYC real estate
from24/7 Wall St.
1 month ago

This Popular Vacation City Has the With the Widest Gap Between the Rich and Poor in America

The U.S. has significantly higher income inequality compared to other wealthy nations, particularly in urban areas.
more#united-states
Higher education
fromFlowingData
1 month ago

Changing income benefits between college and no college

Educational attainment significantly impacts income, with college graduates earning notably more than non-graduates, yet the earnings premium is decreasing.
#bernie-sanders
US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
2 months ago

Bernie Sanders Rejects Carville's Advice for Strategic Political Retreat' for Democrats: Been Playing Dead For Too Many Years' Already

Senator Bernie Sanders criticized the idea of Democrats retreating politically, emphasizing the need to advocate for the working class.
US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
2 months ago

Bernie Sanders Rejects Carville's Advice for Strategic Political Retreat' for Democrats: Been Playing Dead For Too Many Years' Already

Senator Bernie Sanders criticized the idea of Democrats retreating politically, emphasizing the need to advocate for the working class.
more#bernie-sanders
fromFast Company
1 month ago

The 5-star rating system is terrible for gig workers. Here's a simple solution

Many gig workers today face an uphill battle against arbitrary star ratings that profoundly impact their livelihoods, making the seemingly simple task of rating services a significant source of stress.
Women in technology
UK politics
fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 month ago

All UK families could see average living standards fall by 2030, forecast warns

Living standards in the UK are projected to decline significantly by 2030, especially impacting lower-income families.
Miami food
fromMiami Herald
2 months ago

On sweltering Miami summer days, it can be hotter inside homes than out, study finds

Low and middle-income Miami residents struggle with extreme heat in homes despite having air conditioning due to affordability issues.
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

The Guardian view on benefit cuts: these harmful changes must be fought | Editorial

The government has prioritized cutting disability benefits over more borrowing or tax increases, leading to significant financial losses for up to one million people.
UK politics
LA real estate
fromThe Nation
2 months ago

Parts of LA Are Not Going to Be Habitable

The disastrous fires in Los Angeles County expose vulnerabilities for low-income families amid rising housing challenges and insurance crises.
US politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

Musk calls social security a Ponzi scheme'. The real con is what Trump's peddling

Elon Musk's comparison of social security to a Ponzi scheme is misleading; social security is an essential element of the American social safety net.
Healthcare
fromTruthout
2 months ago

House GOP Budget Would Raise Health Care Costs for the Poor to Pay the Rich

Congress is facing a conflict over Medicaid cuts to fund tax cuts for the wealthy.
DC food
fromwww.nytimes.com
2 months ago

The Hong Kong Artist Who Got Fired From McDonald's

Luke Ching uses art to advocate for better treatment of workers, despite facing backlash and losing his job for his activism.
#american-dream
US politics
from24/7 Wall St.
5 months ago

Once the Heart of the Country, The American Dream Is Now Dead in These Communities

Upward economic mobility in the U.S. has declined significantly, especially for individuals from low-income households, illustrating a fading American Dream.
US politics
from24/7 Wall St.
5 months ago

Once the Heart of the Country, The American Dream Is Now Dead in These Communities

Upward economic mobility in the U.S. has declined significantly, especially for individuals from low-income households, illustrating a fading American Dream.
more#american-dream
fromFortune Europe
5 months ago

Italy's tax system is so out of whack that the wealthiest 7% benefit from lesser tax compared to its lowest earners

The findings suggest that Italy's tax system is more regressive than previously estimated, disproportionately benefiting the top 7% while exacerbating inequalities between the richest and poorest.
Business
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