Yellow is fake gold; it's veneer and show rather than substance. We see that with the yellow cocktail music at Gatsby's party (1) and the two girls in twin yellow dresses who aren't as alluring as the golden Jordan (3.15).
I think a moderate income is income above the median for famlies in your county, but not more than 25% of the median income. The IRS usually has this info for free, but I see they are now charging $10 for this on their web site for more recent years. http://www.irs.gov/taxstats/indtaxst...=96947,00.html.
US Real Median Family Income Trends since 2005. The current median family income for the United States is $65,910. Real median family income peaked in 2007 at $69,849 and is now $3,939 (5.64%) lower.From a post peak low of $64,473 in 2012, real median family income for the United States has now grown by $1,437 (2.23%).S Real Median Family Income Trends since 2005. The current median family income for the United States is $65,910. Real median family income peaked in 2007 at $69,849 and is now $3,939 (5.64%) lower.