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West Virginia’s July flash floods show how rural disasters bring distinct challenges that require tailored responses.
The costs for children when parents are deported The sudden disappearance of a parent can be devastating, often sending families into a spiral of financial insecurity.Making college more affordable can benefit graduates and local families A family’s wealth is strongly tied to the head of the family’s education and to the share of county residents with at least a bachelor’s degree.Millennials: Today’s underserved, tomorrow’s Social Security and Medicare bi-millionaires? A typical couple retiring today will receive about $1 million in cash and health benefits; many millennials will receive $2 million or more.The unintended consequences of delaying Medicare and Social Security Raising the eligibility age may seem logical, but it could lead to potentially damaging effects for state finances and lower-income beneficiaries.Can nudges improve government? People are imperfect. Insights into how to prompt people and frame options could greatly improve decisions.Disabilities and public housing: A closer look The link between public housing, public benefits, and employment among people with disabilities suggests ways forward for policy and research.
