Latino applicants were rejected 183 percent as often as whites, up from 169 percent in 1995. To have a sense of economic security, families need savings to fall back on during hard times and investments for retirement. As first steps towards solving the racial wealth gap, the U.S. government should reverse the erosion of the minimum wage, expand the Earned Income Tax Credit, and recommit itself to the development of adequate affordable housing. Anti-discrimination policies must be fully enforced. United for a Fair Economy is a national organization that spotlights increased economic inequality and offers positive solutions for shared prosperity.
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