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The Problem of Rising Single Parenthood

Staff / Truthdig Sep 6, 2013 Although it’s significant that women now have the highest income in many households with children under 18, according to recent studies, a more interesting number is how many of these moms are going it alone. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

U.S. Household Wealth Falls by $1.5 Trillion

Staff / Truthdig Sep 18, 2010 This just in: US households are getting poorer As the crisis continues to wreak havoc on our economy, new data from the Federal Reserve tells us that U net household worth has dropped $15 trillion in the second quarter of 2010 and is down more than $10 trillion since the recession began. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

Another Take on Death Toll Among Iraqis

Staff / Truthdig Jan 10, 2008 The tragic task of tallying the number of Iraqis who have been killed in the war has been attempted by various parties with vastly different results, largely because of built-in logistical issues, and now the WHO's health ministry has released its own figures while acknowledging the impossibility of precision. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

For First Time, Unmarried Households Reign in U.S.

Staff / Truthdig Oct 16, 2006 Traditional marriage is no longer the norm in the majority of U.S. households, according to recent census data. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

Family Savings Look Scary Across the Board

Staff / Truthdig Mar 6, 2006 The Federal Reserve finds that the average family has only about $3,800 in the bank, no retirement account and no stocks or bonds, and can't pay off a $2,200 credit card balance Pretty grim But don't fear Tax cuts for the rich will make everything all better. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )