Being Poor During the Teens Has Its Most Dramatic Effect

question 83

True/False

Being poor during the teens has its most dramatic effect on high school graduation rates.

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FICA Taxes

Taxes imposed on both employees and employers to fund Social Security and Medicare, based on a percentage of the employee's earnings.

Social Security

A government program that provides financial assistance to people with insufficient or no income, including retirees, disabled individuals, and survivors.

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Taxes collected from employees and employers to fund the Medicare program, which provides health insurance for Americans aged 65 and older, and for some younger people with disability.