Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Three tax credits for families with children, low-income workers, and first-time homebuyers proposed by Democratic presidential ...

Putting “fun” back into low- and middle-income Americans’ budgets could be years away with most of their income barely covering the surge in costs for bare necessities, economists said. Even with ...

The Role of Banking Access in Reducing Poverty, Why It’s Expensive to Be Poor in America, Addressing Systemic Barriers to Economic Opportunity For many of us, the financial system is a lifeline — ...

As the weather outside gets colder, some low-income families might need help keeping things warm this winter. That’s why customers of Con Edison “who receive qualifying government assistance benefits ...

Homeownership is more expensive than ever: In nearly half the country, the median household income isn't enough for a three-bedroom house. For low-income households, defined as those earning less than ...