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The $140,000 poverty line that warps how we see inequality

Would it help poverty or hurt the perception of poverty to call a six-figure family “poor”? A recent example of a claim that ...
Columbus Dispatch

A viral post claims $140,000 is the new poverty line. Here's the math

A Wall Street portfolio manager has gone viral with a blog post that posits a new poverty line for a family of four in America: $140,000 a year. It’s a large number. The Federal Poverty Level set by ...
Reason

The Poverty Line Isn't a Vibe

Wall Street strategist Michael Green caused a stir on social media last week with his outlandish claim that the federal poverty line should be raised to cover individuals earning as much as $140,000 ...