Why the Best Low-Income Students Don't Go to Top Colleges
There's a dearth of top students from low-income high schools attending elite colleges. DailyFinance senior writer Bruce Watson explains some of the surprising reasons why.
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Walmart Rolls Into Battle Against the 'Big Three' Grocery Chains
When times get tough, even Walmart's "everyday low prices" aren't all that alluring to shoppers -- except when it comes to food. We all have to eat, and Walmart's latest push could make it an even more dominant force in the grocery business.
Walmart's Stock Surge Reflects Hard Times for the Cash-Strapped
Walmart's recent stock surge might be a good sign for the nation's biggest discounter, but it also highlights the economic fragility of America's low- and moderate-income consumers, its core shoppers.
Twisted Tax Laws Let Private Schools Rob the Poor to Aid the Rich
In theory, private school scholarship laws in Georgia and several other states let people redirect their tax dollars to help educate poor children. Instead, some private schools are just using the money to discount tuition for their current privileged students.
Food Deserts: Where Have All the Inner-City Grocery Stores Gone?
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?"
