Non-cash benefits bring many Americans above the poverty line — and our poverty statistics should reflect that.

A disturbing statistic revealing the dismal state of health in America is that more than 40% of the population is obese (defined by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention as having a body mass ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

Joe Thomas is The Daily Signal’s Virginia correspondent. He is a 37-year broadcasting veteran with 17 years covering Virginia from the marches to the memorials and everything in between. Ever since ...

How much does an American family of four need to earn to avoid poverty? According to the Census Bureau, $32,130. But what if it were really $140,000? Late last month, the investor and Substack writer ...

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, ...

Born Poor October 7, 2025 7/6c: pbs.org/frontline, PBS App 10/9c: PBS stations (check local listings), YouTube & the PBS Documentaries Prime Video Channel www ...