In the context of the article, which word is closest in meaning to the word "crumble" (§4) ?

"We are living in a time where one's zip code can

have more to do with his or her life outcomes than his or her dream or work

ethic." (§1). What does this mean ?

Financial education can help bridge the gap between rich and poor.

Who created what ?

In the context of the article, which word is closest in meaning to the word "dearth" (§3) ?

Find in §3 a word which means "to highlight".

Find in §3 a word which means "gap".

Find in §2 a word which means "peripheries".

Find in §2 a word which means "previously".

In §1, find a word which means "limits"