40 Percent Of Americans Just One Missed Paycheck Away From Poverty, Report Finds
click to expand
Follow CBSPHILLY Facebook | Twitter
PHILADELPHIA (CBS) -- There has been a lot of talk about missed paychecks in the aftermath of the government shutdown. And, on Wednesday, a new report says 40 percent of Americans are just one missed paycheck away from poverty.
The findings from economic advocacy group Prosperity highlights the disparity between record-low unemployment and the financial health of many households.
Popular Fruit Juices May Contain Heavy Metals That Might Be Dangerous For Children, Report Finds
There has been a lot of attention on this in recent weeks with the government shutdown, when thousands of workers struggled to cover necessities like housing and food.
Read more