Banking Access
Banking Access
Bank accounts, check cashing alternatives, and fighting the payday lending cycle. Financial access starts with a safe place to put your money.
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$59,760
Annual household survival budget (65+)
Source: United For ALICE
29%
ALICE households (working, below survival budget)
Source: United For ALICE
44%
Households below the ALICE survival threshold
Source: United For ALICE
$64,325
Annual household survival budget (under 65)
Source: United For ALICE
265,780
Households in poverty
Source: United For ALICE
523,710
ALICE households (above poverty, below survival budget)
Source: United For ALICE