Nearly half of Oklahoma families struggling to afford basics, new report shows

A report from the Tulsa Area United Way says nearly half of all families in Oklahoma are struggling financially. The report says those families can barely cover the costs of things like food, rent and healthcare.

Q: What does ALICE mean?

A: ALICE stands for Asset Limited, Income Constrained, Employed. These are people who have jobs but still can’t make ends meet. While 16% of Oklahoma households are officially in poverty, an additional 29% fall into the ALICE category…

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