The top 1% in the US changed significantly from 2007 to 2009, with only 43% remaining in that category. The turnover rate is high, with three out of five households dropping out within a decade. The top 1% earned as much as the bottom 60% combined in 2005 and paid 38% of all federal income […]
Minimum wage earners in the US cannot afford the average one-bedroom apartment, with an hourly wage of $17.90 needed to afford a modest home. Only 22 counties in five states pay enough, due to higher state wages. The US minimum wage of $7.25 has lost nearly 10% of its purchasing power since 2009. Anyone looking […]
An income earner is someone who earns money through work or investment. Examining income earners can provide useful information for understanding economic activity, demographics, and insurance policies. Analysts can use quantitative values to assess industries and changing roles in the economy. An income earner is a person who earns money. Finance professionals, civil servants, private […]