Middle-class increasingly depends on government programs

The gap between middle-class and high-income families is up by 50 percent since 1985. As a result, middle-class families increasingly need government help for health care and education, according to a new study from the Foundation for Child Development.

The cost of the financial crisis: $108k per household

Between costs and losses in home value and stock, the financial crisis cost $108,000 per American household, according to a new report by The Pew Trust. From the report:

“U.S. households lost on average nearly $5,800 in income due…

“Congress should extend cuts to help families”

Government budgets need balancing, but it’s family budgets we’re most worried about.  That’s why we’re calling for responsible solutions to the budget crisis that don’t cut the social services families need right now.