The Alaska Permanent Fund isn't exactly universal basic income, but offers similar benefits to UBI. Here's how it works.

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Alaska's Permanent Fund Dividend gave residents over $1,300 in 2023.

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A $2.30-a-day basic income trial is trying to save the Amazon rainforest

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$2.30 is enough to feed a family in the Peruvian Amazon for a day.

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A guaranteed basic income program helped a millennial afford a crib for her newborn when her income dipped during maternity leave

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Tatiana Lopez, 39, (not pictured) is a new mom and participant in Flint, Michigan's guaranteed basic income pilot.

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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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Thailand plans to give $275 cash handouts to 50 million low-income citizens

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Thailand Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin has high hopes for the country's universal basic income program.
Thailand Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin has a simple but pricey solution to the country's economic woes: Give everyone cash.

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Sam Altman's basic-income study is out. Here's what it found.

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A basic income program helped struggling kids enjoy huge success — and even become Olympians

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Laura Coman is an Olympic sport shooter and basic income recipient.

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Billionaire Ray Dalio thinks universal basic income is no magic wand — and may even do more harm than good

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Ray Dalio founded Bridgewater Associates.

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Universal basic income has gone from utopian vision to economic reality. Here's what you need to know about UBI.

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UBI is no longer just a utopian vision.

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Universal basic income is 'straight out of the Karl Marx playbook,' financial guru Dave Ramsey says

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Dave Ramsey.

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