IRS private debt-collection program hurts low-income Americans, By Kevin McCoy, January 10, 2018, USA Today: “The Internal Revenue Service’s handling of its private debt-collection program is harming lower-income Americans who can least afford to repay tax debts, a federal watchdog warned Wednesday…”
Tag: Low-income households
Affordable Housing
America’s affordable-housing stock dropped by 60 percent from 2010 to 2016, By Tracy Jan, October 23, 2017, Washington Post: “The number of apartments deemed affordable for very low-income families across the United States fell by more than 60 percent between 2010 and 2016, according to a new report by Freddie Mac. The report by the government-backed mortgage financier is the first to compare rent increases in specific units over time. It examined loans that the corporation had financed twice between 2010 and 2016, allowing a comparison of the exact same rental units and how their affordability changed…”
Low-Income Households and Internet Access
Comcast expands its $9.95/monthly internet services for low-income households, By Tamara Chuang, August 14, 2017, Denver Post: “Comcast’s Internet Essentials program, which offers discounted broadband service to low-income households, is speeding up and expanding its reach, the company plans to announce on Tuesday…”