211 call centers show financial strain above the poverty line  

Many callers hoping to get referrals have moderate incomes but still struggle, explains Rachel Wolfe of The Wall Street Journal.
211 call centers are "a really great window into the state of the American consumer," says The Wall Street Journal's Rachel Wolfe.
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With more people falling below the poverty line, a look at what benefits they might receive

Sep 15, 2020
High unemployment and reduced income for many during the pandemic may make more people eligible for federal aid programs.
The poverty threshold, just over $26,000 a year for a family of four, is used to allocate more than a trillion dollars in government payments.
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World Bank rethinks poverty measure

Oct 1, 2015
The benchmark of $1.25 a day is expected to raise to $1.90.
The benchmark of $1.25 a day is expected to raise to $1.90.
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