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Originally written by Will Odom, an expert with The Humbled Homemaker

I’ll never forget the Christmas that Will and I discovered we were among the working poor. Frustrated by our financial situation at the time, Will had walked out of a financial planning class we were taking at church.

Originally written by Alice G. Walton, expert with Forbes

Most philosophies and religions, not to mention common sense, include a strong belief in giving back to the world. Not only does it have the obvious benefit of helping others, but it’s apparently one of the most therapeutic things we can do for ourselves.

Originally written by experts with the Center on Budget and Policy Priorities

While employment is rising and strains on household budgets have eased in recent months, the employment rate remains below pre-pandemic levels, and millions still report that their households did not get enough to eat or are not caught up on rent payments.