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The Economic Consequences of Homelessness in The US

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opportunity structure is improved, simply <strong>in</strong>creas<strong>in</strong>g the number <strong>of</strong> marriages among<br />

low-<strong>in</strong>come people would be unlikely to lower work<strong>in</strong>g poverty rates.<br />

Ultimately, effective solutions to work<strong>in</strong>g poverty are multifaceted. Each <strong>of</strong> the<br />

aforementioned proposals could help reduce work<strong>in</strong>g poverty <strong>in</strong> the United States, but<br />

they might have a greater impact if at least a few <strong>of</strong> them were pursued simultaneously.<br />

________<br />

5 Myths About <strong>The</strong> Work<strong>in</strong>g Poor In America<br />

September 7, 2016 Posted by Mary Babic<br />

While many <strong>of</strong> us enjoyed a day <strong>of</strong> rest at the tail end <strong>of</strong> a steamy summer, a whole lot<br />

<strong>of</strong> people rolled out <strong>of</strong> bed and headed <strong>in</strong>to work on Labor Day. Of course, they’re the<br />

ones most <strong>in</strong> need <strong>of</strong> a day <strong>of</strong>f.<br />

Work<strong>in</strong>g full-time can be tir<strong>in</strong>g. Work<strong>in</strong>g full-time at many low-wage jobs can be<br />

exhaust<strong>in</strong>g, and stressful. Surviv<strong>in</strong>g on low wages <strong>in</strong> the <strong>US</strong> requires strength and<br />

stam<strong>in</strong>a, perfect health, and some serious penny p<strong>in</strong>ch<strong>in</strong>g.<br />

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