DURHAM, N.C. -- Tydricka Lewis works 12-hour shifts to make ends meet, but the extra cash from Durham's Excel program helps ease the financial burden. In fact, it helps her meet her car note. "It ...

Many American cities and counties have been experimenting with a novel concept: Giving financially vulnerable residents free money every month without expecting anything in return. The goal is to let ...

Underspending is a common habit among retirees, but a minimum income with additional guaranteed sources can help retirees ...

Cook County, which includes Chicago, ran a two-year basic income experiment in 2022. During the pilot, thousands of residents received $500 a month to spend however they wanted. The county has now ...