Opportunity@Work is a coalition dedicated to strengthening the financial stability of Nebraskans. The Coalition operates through public/private partnerships
that balance the needs of working families, businesses and communities among diverse populations across the state.

 

 

6/27/2009 - The new American Dream is economic security - Lincoln Journal Star

6/26/2009 - A new yardstick needed for poverty - Albany Times Union

5/21/2009 - Opportunity@Work releases The Family Bottom Line More info

 

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According to the 2007-2008 Assets & Opportunities Scorecard, published by the Corporation for Enterprise Development (CFED), Nebraska received a grade of:
    D for Business Development,
    C for Homeownership, &
    B for Financial Security.

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Nebraska is ranked 10th in the nation with the median amount of revolving debt per borrower at $1,388.00
(Revolving debt is debt from credit cards, private line cards, and lines of credit)

Source: CFED

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Nebraska is ranked 1st in the nation with 81.8% of people 16 - 64 years old in the labor force (including the Armed Forces).

Source: 2006 American Community Survey (U.S. Census Bureau)

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Nebraska is ranked 4th in the nation with 71.1% of children under 6 years old with all parents in the labor force.

Source: 2006 American Community Survey (U.S. Census Bureau)

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