Hoosier Families Struggle to Make Ends Meet

A new United Way report reveals that nearly 40% of Indiana households are ALICE—working but struggling to afford basics like housing, childcare, and utilities. With a family of four needing $74,000 to cover essentials—just above the state’s median income of $71,000—many families are stretched thin. Single women, Black households, and older workers are hit hardest. Rising costs and stagnant wages are the culprits. United Way urges investment in childcare and smoother transitions off public aid to help families thrive, not just survive. Support the show:Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/d285f48c6c595e11