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I sold my house to rent in a better neighborhood, and I regret it

As a middle-income family with a lot of expenses, there is no perfect option for buying a new family home......»»

Category: topSource: moneycentralJan 8th, 2020

Rent Is Becoming Unaffordable For Many U.S. Workers

The National Low Income .....»»

Category: blogSource: zerohedgeJul 1st, 2019

New rent law hurts the tenants it was supposed to help

The state Legislature has passed new which in theory enhance protections for low- and middle-income tenants. In practice, it has dealt a devastating blow to the effort to maintain and increase... To view the full story, click the title link......»»

Category: blogSource: crainsnewyorkJun 24th, 2019

Analysis: 2-bedroom apartments out of reach for minimum-wage workers

Nationally, one would have to earn $17.90 an hour to afford a modest one-bedroom apartment without spending more than 30 percent of income on housing, a common budgeting standard. Or $22.10 an hour for a two-bedroom rental......»»

Category: topSource: moneycentralJun 13th, 2018

Affordability Crisis: Low-Income Workers Can"t Afford A 2-Bedroom Rental Anywhere In America

The National Low Income Housing Coalition’s (NLIHC) annual report, Out of Reach, reveals the striking gap between wages and the price of housing across the United States. The report’s ‘Housing Wage’ is an estimate of wha.....»»

Category: blogSource: zerohedgeJun 16th, 2018

Being a middle-class American isn"t what it used to be

Programs originally aimed at the poor now also are helping millions of struggling middle-income workers.....»»

Category: topSource: moneycentralSep 6th, 2018

Tired Londoners rent sleep pods for some ZZZs

Pop & Rest is a new concept which allows busy workers to rest in the middle of their working days. Rough cut (no reporter narration)......»»

Category: topSource: moneycentralSep 19th, 2018

How workers could give to charity just like they give to their 401(k)

Charitable giving by middle-income Americans has fallen off in recent years......»»

Category: topSource: marketwatchSep 27th, 2018

How workers could donate to charity as easily as putting money in their 401(k)

Charitable giving by middle-income Americans has fallen off in recent years......»»

Category: topSource: marketwatchNov 2nd, 2018

Dom’s, Foxtrot parent hit with WARN Act lawsuit over abrupt closure

The lawsuit alleges Outfox Hospitality violated the federal and state WARN Acts when the company laid off workers in the middle of their shifts Tuesday. .....»»

Category: topSource: chicagotribune21 hr. 37 min. ago

Houston"s basic-income participants plan to spend the $500 a month on rent and groceries — but the Texas Supreme Court temporarily blocked the program

Some Houston residents are set to start getting $500 a month in basic income for housing and groceries — if Texas Republicans don't shut it down. Uplift Harris will give $500 a month to partici.....»»

Category: smallbizSource: nytApr 23rd, 2024

Workers Who Had Their Middle-Class Status Offshored By 40-Years Of Neoliberalism Are Finally Vindicated

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Category: dealsSource: nytApr 18th, 2024

Gavin Newsom wants to send direct payments to Californians from the state"s unexpected $75 billion budget surplus

In his "Golden State Stimulus," California Gov. Gavin Newsom plans to send middle-income people $600 check.....»»

Category: worldSource: nytMay 11th, 2021

Biden just recited his wish list for struggling American families. Now he has to deliver.

Biden's American Families Act promises low and middle-income households financial breathing room, such as more tax credits, lower healthcare costs, and two free years of community college......»»

Category: topSource: washpostApr 30th, 2021

Biden just recited his wish list for struggling American families. Now he has to deliver.

Biden's American Families Act promises low and middle-income households financial breathing room, such as more tax credits, lower healthcare costs, and two free years of community college......»»

Category: topSource: washpostApr 30th, 2021

Next Avenue: The smart things some workers are doing to retire by 55

Those who aspire to retire by age 55 are well-positioned, and if you want to be reach this goal, it's good idea to get 'fired' up about saving and investing......»»

Category: topSource: marketwatchApr 26th, 2021

The Ratings Game: ThredUp will appeal to middle-income consumers who will be spending money on clothing post-COVID

Analysts are bullish about ThredUp, which is poised for growth in a hot resale market......»»

Category: topSource: marketwatchApr 20th, 2021

Want a new job? As fewer workers respond to ads in the COVID era, more firms are turning to aggressive hiring tactics

More employers are actively recruiting job candidates, even for low- and middle-level white collar jobs as f.....»»

Category: topSource: usatodayApr 19th, 2021

This Is The Market Where People Face Home Bidding Wars

Home prices have soared as mortgage rates have dropped, as people leave some large cities because of the COVID-19 pandemic, and as middle-class Americans have experienced income increases. Based on........»»

Category: blogSource: 247wallstApr 17th, 2021

How Oregon Works: Working to protect farmworkers

Farmworker advocate PCUN has spent the past year calling for protections for workers against Covid. Now it is making sure vaccines reach the arms of community members......»»

Category: topSource: bizjournalsApr 16th, 2021