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Not all taxes are created equal

Jan 14, 2015
A new study says local taxes are hitting low-wage earners much harder than others.

Colleges pledge to graduate more low-income students

Dec 4, 2014
Hundreds of college presidents and other education leaders share ideas at the second White House College Opportunity Day of Action.

Bike sharing is increasing, but along income lines

Nov 21, 2014
Bike-sharing programs in New York City and around Washington, D.C. work on expanding their demographic reach.

Some kids who have to think about work-life balance

Oct 28, 2013
Low-income youth have to pitch in and serve as another parent for their siblings.

Fill up your gas tank, pay off your car loan

Sep 5, 2013
The maker of a three-wheeled vehicle wants to get rid of the monthly car payment altogether.

2012 tax season: Later deadline, smaller refund?

Apr 16, 2012
Tax procrastinators, breathe easy. This year's deadline is tomorrow, April 17th. There's extra time because April 15th fell on a Sunday this year, and today is Emancipation Day in the District of Columbia.

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