Saturday, June 15, 2019

NYTimes Article on Poverty

What is defined as "below poverty level" in US?

Following Article states "If you ask a dozen lawmakers what constitutes a "living wage," you'll get a dozen answers. Where does the term come from? And is it accurate?" - click here for full article

It refers to poverty guidelines : https://aspe.hhs.gov/poverty-guidelines published by OFFICE OF THE ASSISTANT SECRETARY FOR PLANNING AND EVALUATION

Here is the living wage calculator for Santa Clara County: http://livingwage.mit.edu/counties/06085



Annual Expenses1 Adult1 Adult 1 Child1 Adult 2 Children1 Adult 3 Children2 Adults (1 Working)2 Adults (1 Working) 1 Child2 Adults (1 Working) 2 Children2 Adults (1 Working) 3 Children2 Adults (1 Working Part Time) 1 Child*2 Adults2 Adults 1 Child2 Adults 2 Children2 Adults 3 Children
Required annual income before taxes$38,738$74,709$86,760$113,529$56,995$69,809$75,643$91,451$78,400$56,995$80,028$92,894$115,710

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