What this election means for low-income families
We've written about this before, but it bears repeating: There has been very little talk of poverty during the presidential campaign, and yet nearly a quarter of all American children live in poverty....
View ArticleThe link between savings and upward mobility
Be honest: How many of you made a New Year's resolution to save more money?Saving money can be especially hard to do in a tough economy, so kudos to you. For families at the bottom of the economic...
View ArticleGov Snyder calls for more early childhood funding, but is it enough?
Early childhood education got a shout out from Governor Snyder last night in his annual State of the State speech. But was it a big enough shout?Let's start with the major focus of Snyder's speech:...
View ArticleWhat we just learned about ladders, bootstraps and the American dream
Your participation and insightful guests made for a spirited discussion about themes ranging from power to policy, but really the question was if all kids» E-Mail This » Add to Del.icio.us
View ArticleHow the sequester impacts Michigan's low-income families
When airlines and travelers complained of long flight delays due to the sequester, Congress jumped into action and passed a quick resolution to end the» E-Mail This » Add to Del.icio.us
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