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QUIZ: What do you know about poverty in America?
Jolie Myers Oct 30, 2012
We ran the numbers on poverty in the U.S. -- from the number of Americans on food stamps to the unemployment rate for African-Americans. Take our 10-question quiz to see how much you know.
Ryan says private sector key to ending high poverty
Shereen Marisol Meraji Oct 25, 2012
VP candidate says businesses can grow jobs and private donations can displace the safety net.
Tough Choices: How the poor spend money
Tess Vigeland Oct 25, 2012
Three families living around the poverty line in San Diego tell Marketplace Money what it means to spend money when you don't have a whole lot of it.
Could you live off of $438 a week?
Daryl Paranada Oct 22, 2012
The poverty threshold for a family of four was $22,811 last year according to Census data. Do you think you could survive on just $1,900 per month? Try our interactive poverty simulation to find out.
Is personal responsibility the key to ending poverty?
John Ketchum Oct 5, 2012
Two takes from experts on both sides of the political spectrum on why people are poor and what they can do about it.
Rich and poor in San Diego speak out on wealth gap
Tom Fudge Oct 5, 2012
Residents of San Diego's wealthiest and poorest neighborhoods reflect on opportunity, responsibility and the American Dream.
Falling into poverty: A family’s story
Jolie Myers Oct 5, 2012
Clifford Fleischbein and DeeDee Varner used to make $250,000 a year. They're now living just above the poverty line in San Diego.
A car can transport people out of poverty
Shereen Marisol Meraji Oct 12, 2012
When you're poor, car trouble can spiral out of control -- but for those without access to public transportation, a car is essential.
Comedian puts the funny in frugality
Tess Vigeland Oct 5, 2012
Comedian Juston McKinney grew up poor. Many of his jokes have to do with being a poor kid and how living middle class now hasn't solved all of his problems.
Pretending to be poor can change your perspective
Krissy Clark Oct 6, 2012
Poverty simulation exercises confront participants with empty wallets, tough choices, and a better understanding of low-income people.
