LowIncome

Chicago entrepreneur Karriem Beyah grew up working in the grocery business, but when he courted some industry heavyweights to bring stores to the South Side, their response was disdainful: "Who wants to go over there?"

Too many low-income families discourage kids from applying to Ivy league schools out of fear that they cannot afford it. They don't realize that many Ivy League and high-end schools make sure the student doesn't have to fork over any more than they would at any public college. In fact, low-income...

When choosing between a large or small college, popular advice tells students to look at the experience they want to have. There's the big school experience that includes sporting events, numerous student associations and an endless choice of courses and degrees. Then there's the small school...

In an op-ed piece in today's Wall Street Journal, Rutgers economist Eugene N. White argues that "the poor are better off renting." While he's certainly right that homeownership is not always the best option for everyone at every stage of life, some of his arguments are misguided: While suffering...

There's a lot of good stuff going on as far as the government cracking down on the way banks and credit-card companies have been treating their customers lately. The CARD Act kicks into gear next month, and Federal Reserve rules that come into play this summer will stop the frustrating practice of...