There’s nothing fun about growing up poor, and people who lived such a childhood will probably tell you that. As of 2022, 11.5% of the American population lived in poverty. But you can live above the ...

At the height of the recession in 2012, nearly one in four American children were living in poverty. Today, five years after America went through the worst economic crisis since the Great Depression, ...

St. Louis is a poor city. Its school district serves a higher share of children living in poverty than 95% of communities nationwide. Decades of research has shown that growing up in poverty hurts ...

Children who grow up in poor communities or impoverished homes tend to develop a “scarcity mindset” that informs their emotional well-being and decision-making skills, even into adulthood. The ...

Let’s face it: being the poor kid is not good. Being the poor kid surrounded by kids who live in an affluent neighborhood means you have to deal with living in a totally different reality than your ...

Growing up in poverty leaves marks on more than just the wallet; it shapes the way people approach food well into adulthood. Researchers and everyday experiences show that childhood scarcity ...

Growing up without financial abundance often imparts invaluable lessons about the true essence of wealth. Those who have navigated life with limited resources understand that richness isn't solely ...

Discover how growing up in poverty can leave lasting emotional scars. This article explores nine common signs of trauma that persist into adulthood, offering insights into the hidden impact of ...

Poverty is on the rise, but only among seniors, according to the U.S. Census Bureau’s annual poverty report. Based on the official measure, which is a simple calculation based on pretax cash income ...

Growing up poor may leave a lasting biological imprint, increasing the odds of frailty decades later—evidence from nearly 80,000 adults across 29 countries underscores the lifelong toll of early ...

Thomas J Catalano is a CFP and Registered Investment Adviser with the state of South Carolina, where he launched his own financial advisory firm in 2018. Thomas' experience gives him expertise in a ...