Penelope
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- Jul 15, 2014
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I'm only interested in the US income.That isnt the same standard we use in America. Thats why people say the poor in America have it made compared to other countries.
From your link : The poor live on $2 or less daily
Would You Be Considered Poor Based on 2023 Federal Poverty Levels (FPL) Guidelines and Thresholds | $aving to Invest
In these tough economic times with rising inflation and high interest rates, many of us may feel quite poor. But feeling poor, versus being poor according to the government are two different things. In fact, the Census Bureau and Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) provide actual...savingtoinvest.com
PERSONS IN FAMILY/HOUSEHOLD 2021 POVERTY GUIDELINE
1 $12,880 2 $17,420 3 $21,960 4 $26,500 5 $31,040 6 $35,580 7 $40,120 8 $44,660
That would be real poor.
The poor live on $2 or less daily, low income on $2.01-10, middle income on $10.01-20, upper-middle income on $20.01-50, and high income on more than $50; figures expressed in 2011 purchasing power parities in 2011 prices.