Government says there are no final timelines for finalising the basic income support policy amid R370 SRD grant uncertainty.

Why it matters: The program, known as BOOST (short for Building Outstanding Opportunities for Students to Thrive ), was ...

In 1967–68, amid the national college debate topic, versions of the idea reached the Oval Office in the Nixon era, then ebbed. A basic income isn’t just a check; it’s a system that collides with other ...

The article breaks down salary components such as basic salary, allowances, and perquisites. It highlights which parts are fully taxable and which may qualify for ...

That’s what a select group of New Yorkers is receiving. GiveDirectly — a nonprofit focused on direct cash transfers to people ...

Basic Income NOW Atlantic Canada has pledged its active support for the P.E.I. proposal for a provincewide basic income guarantee (BIG) program. The proposal is for a five- to seven-year demonstration ...

A wave of recent proposals argue that an ultimate solution lies in fundamentally changing how Social Security works.

Participants in the program were shown to have better financial stability, planning, and lower levels of stress related to ...

India’s tax framework has shifted. If retirement is close, the choice between the old and new regimes can materially change ...

The Marshall Islands’ new universal basic income program rests on Compact funding from the United States, blurring the line between sovereignty and dependency.

These initiatives won’t make anyone rich, but used wisely, they can support better financial habits. Here are five practical, ...

Several federal tax changes take effect in 2026, including higher deductions, credits, and income thresholds. Here's how they ...