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Poor People Pay More for Auto Insurance — Dollars and Sense

Shauna Wright — Tue, 31 Jan 2012 20:36:20 +0000

As if it wasn’t tough enough for low-income people to make ends meet, a new study indicates they may be paying more for car insurance than wealthier folks, too. The research, conducted by the Consumer Federation of America (CFA), says insurers analyze many factors to determine risk and resultant premiums. And while it’s supposedly illegal [...]

Is the Rift Between Rich and Poor Growing in America? — Survey of the Day

Jeremy Taylor — Thu, 12 Jan 2012 20:27:46 +0000

Spurred on by the recent “Occupy” protests, class conflict has become an increasing part of the public discourse.

This is reflected in a new poll from the Pew Research Center, which finds the percentage of Americans who see conflict between the rich and poor as a problem has jumped significantly over the last two years.

The Haves the Have Not's

Kole Porter — Mon, 11 Apr 2011 21:03:02 +0000

Everyone is feeling the effects of the recession from the lower class maybe the middle class and especially the middle class. With businesses looking for ways to increase profits and keep spending at a minimum, regular hard working people are feeling the pinch. But even in tough economic times certain things stay the same. One of [...]

This Is Why We Fight To Know Thyself!

Chris Reynolds — Mon, 11 Apr 2011 14:00:50 +0000

Minority children start poor, stay poor. Not only do they stay this way, these children will encounter a number of other problems like low self-esteem and confidence as they internalize a perception of themselves as less desirable and capable aspect of American society. Their self-esteem and confidence is being compromised very early in life as a [...]