basic income
Coverage of basic income in the Nexus archive.
- A former basic income recipient used her $500 a month check to start a business. It's keeping her afloat 4 years later.
Crystal Crawford received $500 monthly through a guaranteed basic income pilot program, which she used to stabilize her finances after losing her job in 2020. Four years later, she runs her own business and holds a new job, though she still faces financial challenges like student debt.
- Andy Burnham could give vulnerable people a 'basic income' that's five times what they receive on benefits if he becomes PM
Andy Burnham could introduce a basic income for vulnerable people that is five times higher than their current benefits if he becomes Prime Minister.
- She received a $12,000 basic income. Three years later, she's a mom of six and moving to a bigger apartment.
Taniquewa Brewster participated in Austin's basic income program, receiving $1,000 monthly for a year to help cover bills, build savings, and advance her career. Three years later, she remains a single mother of six, has moved to a bigger apartment, and feels more financially confident despite ongoing concerns about emergency expenses.