The case for a no-strings-attached monthly payment to help families get back on their feet after the pandemic, according to an economic security expert
"Giving people cash works," writes Natalie Forster, describing a.....»»
Global stocks seesaw, yields fall on dire economic outlook
World stock markets seesawed while bond yields retreated on Thursday as dire U.S. jobless data underscored a deepening downturn amid the coronavirus pandemic and tamped down investor hopes a listless economy would soon be back on its feet......»»
Explainer: How the EU can finance economic recovery after the COVID-19 pandemic
The European Union is looking at ways to get the economy back on its feet next year after what is expected to be the 27-nation bloc's deepest ever recession, caused by the coronavirus pandemic......»»
Wall Street rallies as job losses stir talk of more stimulus
Wall Street surged on Thursday as record weekly jobless claims came in below investors' worst fears, making a case for more aggressive stimulus to aid businesses and families wrecked by the economic fallout of the coronavirus pandemic......»»
Market Snapshot: Dow’s five-day win streak comes to end after report of first coronavirus case in U.S.
U.S. benchmark stock indexes finished lower on Tuesday, pulling back from records seen last week, after news that the Chinese coronavirus had spread to the U.S. raising fears of a pandemic that might affect global economic growth......»»
This family tried a $1,000 monthly universal basic income
No-strings-attached cash stipends being tested as way to help low-income families, including the Fassis in New Hampshire.....»»
This family tried a $1,000 monthly universal basic income
No-strings-attached cash stipends being tested as way to help low-income families, including the Fassis in New Hampshire.....»»
Antony Blinken Says US Chip Ban Doesn"t Mean "Cutting Off Trade" Or "Holding Back China"
U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken clarified that U.S. export controls aim solely to limit access to sensitive technology that could threaten national security, not to hinder China's economic or technological progress. read more.....»»
Child tax credit: Most US parents will get monthly checks of $250 or $300 per child, starting in July
Qualified families will receive an IRS direct payment of up to $300 per month for each child under 6 and up to $250 per month for children 6 to 17. Couples earning $150,000 or less can receive the full payments on the .....»»
Most US parents will get monthly checks of $250 or $300 per child, starting in July
Qualified families will receive a payment of up to $300 per month for each child under 6 and up to $250 per month for children 6 to 17. Couples earning $150,000 or less can receive the full paym.....»»
: Apple pushes back against Epic claims to defend app-payment system
Epic Games v. Apple got into the weeds Tuesday, as the gaming company's main economic witness clashed with an attorney for the iPhone maker......»»
Pandemic results in even more rapid change for customer payment options
Consumers grew accustomed to the convenience of paying with a digital wallet during the pandemic. Now, they expect more businesses to offer it. "That’s real convenience, and it’s not going away," payment expert Patrick O'Boyle says......»»
Americans Faced Less Financial Hardship in 2020 Than Before the Pandemic—But That May Not Last
Pandemic-era relief programs kept many American families afloat, study finds For good or bad, the pandemic’s economic forces reshaped Americans’ personal finances over the last year. .....»»
Economic Report: Americans still very anxious about their financial security one year after pandemic
Massive federal stimulus payments, rising vaccinations and a steep drop in coronavirus cases has eased the angst of Americans, but most still don't feel secure about their financial well-being......»»
A city in the San Francisco Bay Area is giving some families $500 per month for 18 months - no strings attached
A trial of basic income in Oakland, California, will .....»»
The new stimulus bill includes a groundbreaking basic-income policy - parents can receive up to $3,600 per child this year
Parents can receive up to $300 per child each month from July to December, no strings attached. It's a guaranteed income for families. Maskot/Getty Images The new COVID-19 stimulus bill expands the child tax credit to offe.....»»
Dispatches from a Pandemic: As U.K. eases COVID-19 lockdown restrictions, Pandemic Year 2 provides equal helpings of anxiety and hope
Camden, a North London hamlet home to both the haves and have-nots, attempts to get back on its feet one year later......»»
Kids’ birthday parties are back on the calendar — but with smaller guest lists, no big cake
With some kids approaching their second pandemic birthdays and few parents eager for more time on Zoom, party venues say families ar.....»»
Millions of low-income Americans to get up to $50 subsidies for their monthly Internet bills under newly finalized U.S. program
Millions of workers, students and families facing poverty and other hardship during the coronavirus pandemic soon will be able to obtain up to $50 each month in credits......»»
Birthday parties back on the calendar as pandemic restrictions loosen
With some kids approaching their second pandemic birthdays and few families eager to spend more time on Zoom, party venues say families are starting t.....»»
Smaller guest lists, no big cake: Kids’ birthday parties are back on the calendar
With some kids approaching their second pandemic birthdays and few parents eager for more time on Zoom, party venues say families ar.....»»