Poverty-Not enough to make ends meet.
More than a third of New Jersey households aren’t bringing in the money they need to cover the basic cost of living, according to a new report from United Way of Northern New Jersey. The 2014 report, named ALICE, focused specifically on “Asset Limited, Income Constrained, Employed” residents. They earn more than the federal poverty level, but not enough to make ends meet in the Garden State. When adding ALICE households to those below the poverty line, the report concluded th