
Why the Federal Poverty Level Misses the Mark for Working Families
In January, the federal government released its newest poverty guidelines. For 2026, the Federal Poverty Level is $15,960 per year for an individual and $33,000

In January, the federal government released its newest poverty guidelines. For 2026, the Federal Poverty Level is $15,960 per year for an individual and $33,000

If you had an unexpected $1,000 expense today, could you pay for it? In late 2025, a report by Bankrate said that 59% of Americans

Our past few blog posts this month have looked at the cost of living versus the ability to earn enough money to secure stable housing,

Last week, we examined Hoosier families’ incomes and what it really takes to achieve housing stability. We also introduced you to ALICE (asset-limited, income-constrained, employed).

Earlier this week, we asked the $74,028 question: what it really costs a family of four to get by in Indiana. This week, meet the

An average family of four living in Indiana, two working parents, a toddler, and a baby, how much do you think it costs to afford