One billion people cannot afford health care, says WHO

The World Health Organization has released some sobering numbers regarding just how many people in the world cannot afford health care...
Poverty and hunger are widespread in the streets of Gode, Ethiopia, where the 746th Air Expeditionary Wing delivered humanitarian supplies on Friday, March 24, 2006. The humanitarian effort is part of the Combined Joint Task Force - Horn of Africa - Flex mission. (U.S. Air Force photo/Maj. Ann P. Knabe)
Monday, November 22nd, 2010 by
By Steve Tarlow

Overdraft Fees Send Scores to Check Cashing, Payday Loans

The growing population of unbanked should tell us something about the overdraft fee practices of banks. It's no wonder check cash and payday loans are popular.
In what universe does a one percent check cashing fee exceed a $35 overdraft fee for overdrawing a checking account by $.01? (Photo: flickr.com)
Thursday, November 19th, 2009 by
By Steve Tarlow

My Solution to Narrow the Gap Between Haves and Have-Nots

What if it were trendy for rich people to marry poor people? That would do wonders for decreasing poverty. READ MORE ...
George Clooney had the right idea when he dated a waitress. That could just be the way to end poverty.
Saturday, July 18th, 2009 by
By Shadra Beesley