“income” Charts
Student Debt Could Hold You Back in the Future »
Student debt burdens are weighing on economic fortunes of younger Americans. Households headed by young adults owing student debt lag…
The Rich Get Smarter: Higher SAT Scores for Richer Families »
Information collected from College Board, shows SAT test takers from higher earning families are more likely to achieve better SAT…
College Costs Increased Nearly 4X Faster Than Family Income »
Financial aid has not filled the growing gap between the cost of a college education and median family income, causing…
Liberty and Job "Recovery" For All? »
This “recovery” and the two which preceded it have been “jobless recoveries.” While the government measure of the unemployment rate…
Unequal Rich Countries Exhibit Lower Social Mobility »
At least among these few countries, the more equal countries have higher social mobility (see graph). It looks as if…
What Are College Students Up To? Certainly Not Slacking Off »
The price of college is higher than ever but not having a degree is even more costly, according to recent…
The Economics of Child Labor »
Unfortunately, child labor is still a prominent factor in the economies of many nations, especially those that face great poverty.…
Britain's Inequality Starting to Match The US »
Britain has seen growing inequality that is beginning to assume U.S. proportions. In terms of wealth, the 100 richest people…
How Far Should Minimum Wage Take a Worker? »
The federal poverty threshold doesn't tell the whole truth about poverty and income in the United States. Research suggests that…
What's the real link between income and well-being? »
The idea that there is some critical level of income (once 'basic needs' have been met), beyond which income no…
More Money, More College... More College, More Money »
It's a vicious cycle, alright. That's why in Tennessee, a new bill provides two years of free tuition at a…
Is the American Dream Dead? »
A study into American income inequality reveals just how dire the situation has become. The American Dream seems closer to…
What Supposedly Controversial Policy Do Americans Now Favor? »
Despite the controversy it engenders in the United States, wealth redistribution via heavy taxes on the rich is actually supported…
You need to make more to make it to the top as you get older »
It has been widely publicized that you need to earn $250k to get into the 1%. If you want to…
Indian Americans Succeeding in Science and Tech »
Nearly thirty percent of Indian Americans were employed in science and engineering in 2010, giving them a median income of…
Top Ten Richest Members in Congress »
Out of the top ten, eight members are Democrats. In addition, only two of the top ten richest are women.
Minimum Wage: How Do We Stack Up? »
How does our minimum wage compare to the rest of the world? Recently, intense global debate concerning wages has sprung…
SNAP: The Program Feeding Our Reliance On Government »
SNAP, The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, is a welfare program that provides food to the needy. Unfortunately, the program also…
Women Work Just as Hard But Make Less »
The majority of women in the US still make only 77 cents for every dollar a man earns for equal…
Unattainable American Dream: House Prices Soar Wages Do Not »
American homeownership has been considered a prerequisite of living the American Dream. Yet over the past thirty years a concerning…
Will J.P. Morgan Recover From Last Years Hit? »
J.P. Morgan earnings on lower mortgage income dropped 19% in the last year. To learn about this major decline read…
Tax Breaks: Capital Gains »
Annually, the cost of US tax breaks on capital gains costs over 100 billion dollars. Most of this cost is…
The 5 Best States to be a Member of the Top 1% »
"A new report by the Economic Policy Institute (EPI) provides further evidence that the serious problem of growing income inequality…
Can you afford NOT to go to college? »
Median annual earnings for college graduates continue to rise as prospects for those without a degree are in decline.
Parenting Quality Distribution by Income Quintile »
The quality of U.S. parenting, as measured on the HOME scale, strongly varies by income. In other words, the skills…
Fast Food Workers: Not Just Kids, Need Living Wage »
One argument frequently made against higher wages for fast-food workers is that the industry is dominated by teenagers and workers…
Fast Food Wages: Poverty Regardless of Age/Education »
The majority (53 percent) of workers in fast-food are adults (21 and older) with a high school degree or more,…
A Degree Is Still Worth It »
Not only do college grads have significantly higher earnings, they also have a much lower unemployment rate. Note the large…
Income Affects Americans' Preoccupation With Hacking (2014) »
In both the cases of credit card hacking and computer and smartphone hacking, income greatly impacts Americans' fears.
American Families Are Falling Behind Financially »
The cost of living is going up, and for the majority of Americans, their financial struggles are only getting worse.…
Jobs Prevent College Students From... »
For low-income students and many moderate-income students the price of college can mean that paying for higher education may require…
The Trouble With Social Security »
Social Security is failing, and it is in serious need of reform. Since around 2010, the cost of the program…
Tax-Based Student Aid Is Not Going Where It's Needed »
Tax-based aid provides support to individuals already likely to attend college. 20% of AOTC and LLC went to households earning…
Inequality of Poverty »
15% of Americans—nearly 1 in 6—are seemingly consigned to live in poverty. After the bailouts used to stimulate economic recovery,…
Mental Illness Treatment Severely Under-Serviced »
A key factor to the burden of mental disorders is the lack of appropriate treatment. Global estimates mask variations between…
The Increasing Struggle Of American Youth »
Over the last 30 years, America has changed a lot, as has the distribution of income within the nation. While…