About Half of Lower-Income Americans Report Household Job or Wage
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Only 23% say they have emergency funds that would last them three months.
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A New Contract with the Middle Class - Money
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Eligible but Excluded – New Mexico Voices for Children
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The Purchasing Power of American Households
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About Half of Lower-Income Americans Report Household Job or Wage
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About Half of Lower-Income Americans Report Household Job or Wage
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U.S. Low-Income Working Families Increasing
How Are Americans Paying Their Bills During the COVID-19 Pandemic?
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Methodology Pew Research Center
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Methodology Pew Research Center
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Gender pay gap remained stable over past 20 years in US
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How Can State and Local Governments Use Evidence-Informed Approaches to Improve Job Quality?, by Results for America
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Middle Class: Definition and Characteristics
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Key Facts about the Uninsured Population
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Who are Low-Wage Workers?