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Chronicle of Higher Education
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Article by Charles Karelis. "The immediate causes of their poverty as adults are not in much dispute. One big factor is not working full time, year round. Another is not saving for a rainy day, or for investment in occupational tools or training. The real question is why these patterns prevail among the poor."
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Brookings Institution.
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"Kentucky’s lower-income working families often pay a premium for goods and services, making it difficult for them to build wealth, save for their children’s futures, and invest in their upward mobility... Through a combination of initiatives that lower business costs, curb unscrupulous behavior, and boost consumer knowledge, public and private leaders can bring down these prices. This report is a roadmap for how to reach this goal..."
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