All articles tagged with #economic well being
Originally Published 6 months ago — by New York Post
A recent study by the Ludwig Institute reveals that most Americans, especially the bottom 60% of households, can no longer afford a minimal quality of life due to rising costs in housing, healthcare, and other essentials, making the American dream increasingly out of reach for many.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by FOX 31 Denver
Five Colorado cities, including Colorado Springs and Denver, have been named among the top 100 best-performing large cities in the U.S. according to a new study by the Milken Institute. The study considered factors such as job growth, affordable housing, and high-tech industries. While Denver ranks high overall, it lags in housing affordability and short-term job growth. Other Colorado cities like Fort Collins, Boulder, and Greeley also made the list, with most showing an increase in rank compared to the previous year.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by Yahoo Finance
A new report from the Jain Family Institute reveals that much of the $1.8 trillion in student debt won't ever be repaid, and the government is poised to take a bath on its student loan portfolio. The report cites the ever-increasing cost of college, decreased state funding of higher education, stagnant wages, and more higher education requirements as factors contributing to non-repayment. The three-year payment pause has been a temporary reprieve, but once payments resume in October, all of the financial progress borrowers made over the past three-plus years will be reversed. The new income-driven repayment plan proposed by the Biden administration could exacerbate the non-repayment.