National True Cost of Living Coalition
@NationalTCL
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We're calling for a national measure of economic security to understand what Americans need to not just get by, but get ahead and plan for the future.
Joined May 2024
ICYMI: The @NationalTCL returned to Washington, D.C. for @RepGwenMoore's signature panel, "Not for Sistah’s Only: THE BIG 3M…Money, Mental Health & Moore" at the 54th annual Congressional Black Caucus legislative conference. Our esteemed panel explored how economic security,
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This Friday: @JJAatFPWA and the @NationalTCL will join @RepGwenMoore's signature event at @cbcfinc’s Annual Legislative Conference! “Not for Sistah’s Only: THE BIG 3M…Money, Mental Health & Moore” will spotlight how economic security and mental health shape the lives of Black
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That gap makes it harder to cover everyday essentials — from rent and child care to groceries and health care — let alone save for the future. Every family deserves the chance not just to survive, but to thrive. Read the blog from @urbaninstitute here:
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To help more families achieve upward mobility, local policymakers and leaders should create financial security policies and programs that help residents buil…
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Did you know families are falling behind by more than $13,000 a year? ➡️The median family has $121K in income and resources, but the True Cost of Economic Security is $134.8K.
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In Ohio, it takes $100K+ a year for a family to thrive, yet 45% of families don’t have enough. The True Cost of Economic Security (TCES) offers a clearer picture than outdated poverty measures and a roadmap for county leaders to act. Read full op-ed at
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For most Ohioans, life is just too expensive. Last fall, exit poll data from the 2024 national election showed that 67 percent of Ohio voters were worried about the economy. In some areas of the...
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What does it truly cost for children to thrive, not just survive, in today's economy? Our webinar tackles this crucial question. Join us Tuesday, September 16 as we bring together experts to discuss how the True Cost of Economic Security (TCES) measure can be utilized to
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Read the full op-ed to learn more, and you can explore the True Cost of Economic Security measure that lays this bare at
nationaltruecostofliving.org
Measuring the True Cost of Living in America. We are calling for a national True Cost of Living measure to fully understand what 21st-century Americans need to not just get by, but to get ahead and...
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3⃣ SNAP cuts will increase the average economically insecure household with children’s resource gap — the amount short of economic security — from more than $50,000 to an astounding $95,000.
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2⃣ The TCES measure shows us that food costs in the state are among the highest in the nation, particularly in NYC, where families with children can expect to spend nearly $15,000 annually on food. Federal SNAP cuts push food costs further out of reach
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1⃣ Cuts to federal health insurance programs strip families of $27,000/year in value
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It’s not just about numbers on a spreadsheet. It’s about whether families can meet their basic needs with dignity. These cuts expose just how fragile economic security is:
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This @NYDailyNews op-ed from our co-chair, @JJAatFPWA, uses our True Cost of Economic Security (TCES) measure to sound the alarm on how the federal cuts to SNAP and health insurance will deepen economic insecurity for New York families.
In a powerful new op-ed for the @NYDailyNews, FPWA CEO @JJAatFPWA sounds the alarm on devastating federal cuts to SNAP and Medicaid that threaten the health and well-being of millions of New Yorkers. At a time when over 60% of New Yorkers are economically insecure: - Nearly
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Our True Cost of Economic Security measure tells us that 52% of Americans are economically insecure, and for families with kids, that number rises to 58%. For these Americans, economic security is unattainable. Learn more at https://t.co/YTWCFNbKiG
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For too long, outdated poverty measures have masked the real costs families face. Our True Cost of Economic Security (TCES) measure redefines how we think about economic need and security, placing a renewed emphasis on the real-life experiences of U.S. families today.
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You can learn more about the TCES measure https://t.co/QgZtRXaUNu.
#TrueCostofLiving #EconomicPolicy #TCES #EconomicSecurity #Medicaid #SNAP #AffordableCareAct #ACA @cssnyorg @FPWA
nationaltruecostofliving.org
Measuring the True Cost of Living in America. We are calling for a national True Cost of Living measure to fully understand what 21st-century Americans need to not just get by, but to get ahead and...
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With this info, policymakers and government leaders can create meaningful economic policy to support individuals & families and help them thrive.
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We commend the Congresswoman for using the TCES to demand smarter, more equitable policymaking that reflects the real economic conditions Americans face today.
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➡️ Cost differences on a county-by-county basis. ➡️ Full costs of modern essentials like housing, childcare, transportation, prescriptions, and school supplies. ➡️ Savings for emergencies, future goals, and more.
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Traditional poverty measures like the Federal Poverty Level often underestimate the real cost of living. The True Cost of Economic Security (TCES) measure takes a more holistic approach, considering:
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In her line of questioning, @repgwenmoore uses the True Cost of Economic Security (TCES), a new and more accurate measure of economic need, to showcase how families are struggling in today's economy & the real economic impact of the policies proposed by the current federal admin.
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