POLITICSBUSINESS INSIDER
Years after basic income, participants share how their finances have changed
Participants in US guaranteed basic income programs received no-strings-attached cash, leading to job changes and improved housing, but many still struggled with long-term savings years after the payments ended. Key individuals include Cepia Harper and Crystal Crawford, who used the funds for essentials and education but faced ongoing financial challenges.
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