Understand the Consequences of Insufficient Income

Over 40 percent of U.S. households cannot afford basics, forcing them to make impossible daily choices and risky trade-offs. See how the six essential elements of a household budget — housing, child care and education, food, transportation, health care, technology—and taxes affect financial decision-making for ALICE families.

Did you know that you can access data about your community through the ALICE website? Check out this tool for learning more about the families in our communities and the financial needs they face.