Mishell Quintero, JC Penneys, By Andrew Epperson

A number of employed individuals in Northwest Arkansas still struggle with money. One Springdale resident not only deals with that problem, but also finds it challenging to see a way out because of her status as an undocumented immigrant. Mishell Quintero, 23, works...

Carlos Morgan, Barber. By Aubry Tucker

Carlos Morgan works as a barber at Cut Close Barbershop, in Fayetteville, Arkansas. One of his biggest hopes is to be able to leave something behind for his kids, “…to own something, to leave something for my children…I don’t have any want to buy a brand...

Alvin Davis, Engineer. By Katie Serrano

Three years ago, Alvin Davis was an engineer. He had a steady job, one he was proud of and worked hard for. But people who have professional training can fall into poverty or become homeless because of unfortunate circumstances, he said on April 8 at...

Renee Smith, Burger King. By Katie Serrano

  When Renee Smith, 43, comes into work at Burger King every day, she takes pride in working her way up from getting paid $8.50 an hour to $11 an hour. As a mother of four children and one grandchild all under the same roof, Smith said her and her husband have...

Phillip Sais, Bar Musician. By Andrew Epperson

  Financial support from parents is a key element of many UofA students’ educational and professional success. For one former student, a fight resulted in an introduction to self-reliance and a realization of needed frugality to make ends meet. Phillip...