Poor? Pay Up.

Having Little Money Often Means No Car, No Washing Machine, No Checking Account And No Break From Fees and High Prices

The poorer you are, the more things cost. More in money, time, hassle, exhaustion, menace. This is a fact of life that reality television and magazines don't often explain. Full Story »

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3.9
by Fabrice Florin - May. 18, 2009

Excellent report on why it costs more to be poor in America, with case studies and interviews with people above and below the poverty line. This in-depth article identifies some of the key challenges that make life even harder for the poor, due to higher prices, fewer benefits and longer waits in low income neighborhoods. Well researched and insightful report about a growing problem for more and more people.

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