The official poverty rate of the U.S. Black population reached a historic low of 17.1% in 2022, according to U.S. Census Bureau data released today. The 2022 poverty rate for the Black population fell to a record low even after…
Median Household Income After Taxes Fell 8.8% in 2022
Real median household income after taxes fell 8.8% to $64,240 from 2021 to 2022 and the poverty rate after taxes as measured by the Supplemental Poverty Measure (SPM) increased 59% to 12.4%. These significant changes in after-tax income and poverty rates of…
Even in an Uncertain Economy, the Wealthy Will Continue to Travel, Napa Valley Tourism Reports
On August 30, Visit Napa Valley released its travel trends for its second quarter, revealing that hotel stays are a key metric in its continued recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic. Luxury hotels saw the most notable growth, which accounts for…
Biden’s Job Approval at 42%, Higher on Race Relations, Ukraine
President Joe Biden’s job approval rating is holding steady at 42% but his ratings are low average level on nine key issues. 47% approve of how the President is handling the situation in Ukraine, and 46% like his approach to…
Better Health, Voulenteerism Linked to Postsecondary Education
Charitable giving rates get higher with each level of education, a new poll from Gallup indicates. Rising from only 38% of people with a high school diploma to a whopping 77% with a graduate degree. Volunteer rates double between non-college…
September is National Preparedness Month
In the wake of the devastating fires in Maui that left the town of Lahaina burned to the ground and more than 100 people dead, it might interest you to know that September is National Preparedness month. When major disasters…