More and more Americans are struggling to make rent. Each year, an estimated 2.5 million people across the country are evicted. Today, in a joint investigation called Poverty, Politics and Profit, ...

We often think there are only two ways to fight poverty — the government and private philanthropy. But living arrangements can be just as important. Moving in with relatives or friends can save on ...

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While there has been long-term, stable growth in the economy since the financial crisis in 2007 and 2008, the lack of affordable housing may ultimately play a significant role in slowing growth and ...

Ask Americans how they feel about their finances, and many will tell you they’re barely getting by — or worse. In recent ...

The U.S. Census Bureau issued its annual reports on poverty in America on Sept. 10. Once again, California had the nation’s highest poverty rate, 18.2% over the last three years surveyed, using a ...

BALTIMORE --A study conducted by Baltimore Regional Housing Partnership has found that high-poverty housing makes asthma worse in children. "There were 123 children enrolled in the study between the ...

A lawsuit alleging that San Diego city officials worsened generational poverty by concentrating low-income housing in poorer neighborhoods for decades now appears likely to go to trial. U.S. District ...

KANSAS CITY, Mo. — United Community Services of Johnson County released its five-year census report on poverty and the results point to a housing market that has yet to improve. "We're seeing a bit of ...

Homeownership can come with a hefty supply of emotions, paperwork and financial planning. And as one grows more attached to a residence over the years, feelings often deepen as house becomes home and ...

When factoring in housing costs and other basic necessities, nearly one in five Californians lives in poverty, according to data released this week by the U.S. Census Bureau. Under these measurements, ...