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Proposed Massachusetts tax on college endowments could raise $1 billion, but what are the trade-offs? Massachusetts Democratic gubernatorial candidate Jay Gonzalez has proposed taxing large college and university endowments.Renters are more likely than homeowners to struggle with paying for basic needs Urban Institute research suggests families are jeopardizing their health and well-being to prioritize housing payments.The new UltraFICO system could threaten the level playing field of credit score calculations The existing FICO credit score has been a measure of behavior, not wealth.Elevating Asian American youth in research and evaluation: A Q&A with Neel Saxena, executive director of AALEAD AALEAD provides after-school, summer, and mentoring programs for low-income Asian American youth in the DC area.Under Medicaid work requirements, limited internet access in Arkansas may put coverage at risk Internet access is especially limited for low-income households and Medicaid enrollees in Arkansas.Arkansans losing Medicaid due to work requirements are likely to face limited private insurance options Fewer than 1 in 10 part-time, private-sector employees are eligible for employer coverage in Arkansas.