With nearly 50 million Americans living beneath the poverty line, we put poverty into perspective with today's quiz.

When money is tight, people are all too aware of every cent. Commentator Kristin Wong grew up this way and she says it's shaped both how she thinks about money and how she thinks about herself.

Much of the buzz about the fiscal cliff has been about how it will affect the wealthy and middle class. But how might it impact children living if poverty if a deal isn't reached?

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.

VP candidate says businesses can grow jobs and private donations can displace the safety net.

Two takes from experts on both sides of the political spectrum on why people are poor and what they can do about it.

Residents of San Diego's wealthiest and poorest neighborhoods reflect on opportunity, responsibility and the American Dream.

Clifford Fleischbein and DeeDee Varner used to make $250,000 a year. They're now living just above the poverty line in San Diego.