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- Urban Institute reports nearly 50% of Americans lack income to meet basics.
- A family with children would need about $145,000 annually for security.
- In 2024, the median household income for married couples was $128,700.
- Single-parent households and renters face the highest financial stress, with 90% of single-parent families below the economic security threshold.
- Rising costs and the expiration of enhanced health credits worsen these challenges, according to economist Gregory Acs.
