Keith Nicholson, a Calgary resident, has worked all his life at low-paying jobs. Until recently, he lived in housing for low-income earners, but the government sold his housing development to a private real-estate company and the new owners raised the rent. Now Keith lives on the street and in shelters. Which term best classifies Keith in his financial situation?

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Keith's financial situation is characterized by having worked at low-paying jobs all his life and being unable to afford housing after the rent increase. This aligns with the definition of "working poor," which refers to individuals who work but still live below the poverty line. The other options, such as capitalist pauper or relatively poor, do not accurately capture Keith's situation. "Absolutely poor" may be a close second, but since Keith is still able to access shelters, he is not completely destitute.

Keith Nicholson, a Calgary Resident, Has Worked All His Life