A boomer lives on $1,800 monthly in Social Security and worries about her future: 'What am I going to do?'

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Ann Miller, 78, (not pictured) lives in a small town in Washington with her dog. She struggles to get by on her Social Security income.

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Meet the new moms using up to $700 in monthly basic income to afford childcare. It could be the answer to helping parents stay employed.

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Some parents say guaranteed basic income helped them afford childcare, allowing them to secure jobs and promotions at work.

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With my Costco executive membership and store card, I earn enough rewards to pay for a whole shopping trip — here's how

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I love my Costco membership.

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A New York basic income participant used his monthly $1,000 to pay bills and launch a nonprofit

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Kenneth McQueen, 35, used his guaranteed basic income to pay bills and launch a rollerskating nonprofit.

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I shop at Costco for myself. Here are 9 things I buy to make in my air fryer.

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I love stocking up on items I can prepare in the air fryer for quick, easy meals.

Mackenzie Rhyason

A boomer living on $1,680 Social Security and SNAP struggles to afford food: 'It has kept me very isolated.'

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Rita, 68, (not pictured) lives check to check on Social Security in Illinois.

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Philadelphia is experimenting with guaranteed income pilots for pregnant people and housing insecure families

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Philadelphia's latest guaranteed basic income program will give $1,000 a month to pregnant people, no strings attached.

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I swear by Costco now that I have a nutritionist. Here are 10 things I buy there to meet my health goals.

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Costco stocks plenty of health-conscious products, but there are a few I keep repurchasing.

Jamie Killin

A boomer living on $2,400 a month is waiting 8 years to collect maximum Social Security benefits, even though she's struggling to get by

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Diane Williams, 62, (not pictured) doesn't have enough savings to retire.

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I drive 2 hours to shop at Trader Joe's once a month. Here are 11 items I buy that make the trip worth it.

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Moving to Indiana wasn't going to stop me from shopping at Trader Joe's.

Michelle Mastro

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