Economic policies: confusion prevails

Economic policies: confusion prevails

Almost every year, there are headlines about wheat and sugar shortages or high prices, but nobody remembers the last time there was a rice crisis because government intervention is relatively minimal, with no minimum support price or export subsidy. photo: file ISLAMABAD:

In the span of just a few days, two seemingly contradictory headlines graced the front pages of Pakistan’s newspapers, shedding light on the perplexing state of the country’s decision-making.

The first headline, about wheat crisis, detailed how wheat prices had plummeted, leaving farmers unable to secure the guaranteed support price for their produce due to the influx of […]

Extra cash for millions of Americans in June: Stimulus checks you can apply for

Extra cash for millions of Americans in June: Stimulus checks you can apply for

Stimulus check Problems with SNAP benefits: Everything Changes Now

These are the three reasons you won’t get the maximum $4,873 Social Security check

One less payment for retirees in June: Social Security has changed SSI payments This month comes with extra cash for millions of American households that meet specific requirements to receive stimulus checks in different states across the country. In March 2020, the federal government defined an Economic Impact Payment (EIP) as a one-time payment made to individuals and families to alleviate financial constraints . The payout was made up of $1,200 per income […]

Michael Coltharp Steps Up Efforts To Help Clients Secure Financial Lifestyles With Lifetime Income

Michael Coltharp Steps Up Efforts To Help Clients Secure Financial Lifestyles With Lifetime Income

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Decumulation specialist Michael Coltharp is revolutionizing retirement planning by helping clients lock in their financial lifestyle with lifetime income through his innovative approach detailed in "Wealth Control Made Easy." This approach emphasizes guaranteed income and decumulation, ensuring retirees can maintain their lifestyle without fear of outliving their savings. Leading decumulation specialist Michael Coltharp has stepped up efforts to help clients lock in their financial lifestyle with lifetime income. His new approach, discussed in his latest book "Wealth Control Made Easy," provides a roadmap to financial security and independence.

Coltharp’s approach emphasizes the importance of maintaining a stable income throughout […]

What $500 a Month Freed Up for Families

What $500 a Month Freed Up for Families

Results from Cambridge RISE show the extra money created time and space that participants spent with their children, and the children of RISE recipients had higher grades than their peers whose parents and caregivers were in a control group that did not receive funding. Participants in a Massachusetts guaranteed income pilot said the program provided them a financial cushion and increased time and bandwidth for parenting.

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5 MIN READMay 31, 2024Participants in a guaranteed-income program in Cambridge, Massachusetts, were able to save more money, cover emergencies, and had more time and space for […]

All Roads Leads to Income: How Guaranteed Lifetime Income Can Transform Retirement Security

All Roads Leads to Income: How Guaranteed Lifetime Income Can Transform Retirement Security

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The Vital Role of Guaranteed Income in Modern Retirement Planning

In today’s economic climate, the classic pension plan is becoming a relic of the past, yet the necessity for reliable retirement income has never waned. As we navigate longer lifespans and the unpredictability of investment returns, the retirement phase—particularly the distribution or "decumulation" phase—presents a significant challenge. This is where the concept of guaranteed lifetime income steps in, offering a promising solution to these complex issues. Why Everyone Benefits from Guaranteed Lifetime Income In BlackRock’s recent white paper ( Found Here ) they reveal that guaranteed lifetime […]

California Residents To Receive $500 Monthly Payments: Do You Qualify?

California Residents To Receive $500 Monthly Payments: Do You Qualify?

Parents and legal guardians of children under the age of four in the city of Pomona, California, can apply to receive a payment of $500 per month under a new guaranteed income program.

The program, the City of Pomona Household Universal Grants Program (HUG), will be funded with $2.4 million received by the city through the American Rescue Plan Act, a $1.9 trillion federal bill passed by the Biden administration in 2021 to speed up the country’s recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic.

Read more: Compare the Best High-Yield Savings Accounts to Grow Your Savings The Pomona HUG will launch online […]

A DC basic income program is letting people choose the amount on their checks. A participant said $1,400 a month is what she needs to pay medical bills.

A DC basic income program is letting people choose the amount on their checks. A participant said $1,400 a month is what she needs to pay medical bills.

A guaranteed basic income program in Washington DC is allowing participants to choose the amount of their monthly checks. A DC basic income program lets participants choose their monthly payment amounts, no-strings-attached.

The CashRx pilot by Bread for the City aims to improve health outcomes for low-income residents.

Deborah Ogarro Kelly, a participant, is using the money to afford medicine and rent. For Deborah Ogarro Kelly, $1,400 a month is what she needs to cover household medical bills.Kelly, 47, isn’t able to work because she’s the main caregiver for her husband, who is blind and has health issues. […]

Budget Neglects Māori And Disregards Te Tiriti

Budget Neglects Māori And Disregards Te Tiriti

The Green Party’s Te Mātāwaka (Māori and Pasifika) caucus has labelled this year’s Budget as unambitious for Māori and unapologetic in its disregard for Te Tiriti.

"Today’s Budget is pathetic, underwhelming and lazy," says Green Party co-leader, Marama Davidson

"The Minister for Māori Development is clearly asleep at the wheel, I suspect he didn’t even bother to get in the waka.""The Government has chosen to turn back time on Te Tiriti progress with a Budget that does little for Māori and even less to honour our founding document."Māori Housing initiatives. Gone. Māori Climate initiatives. Gone. All there is is a small […]

$3600 Stimulus Checks 2024 – Stimulus Check for Everyone? Eligibility & Payment Dates

$3600 Stimulus Checks 2024 – Stimulus Check for Everyone? Eligibility & Payment Dates

Joe Biden In 2024, U.S. citizens will receive $3600 stimulus checks as part of the government’s economic impact payments to help those struggling to meet their basic needs. This initiative follows previous COVID-19 relief efforts, providing crucial financial assistance during tough economic times.

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The $3600 stimulus checks are a lifeline for many American families, especially those hit hardest by the pandemic and inflation. These payments are aimed at reducing financial burdens and ensuring residents can cover essential expenses like food, housing, and medical bills. Permanent Fund Dividend Schedule 2024 Different states have specific […]

RICHMOND RESILIENCE INITIATIVE PILOT RESULTS SHOW INCREASED FINANCIAL STABILITY, BETTER EMPLOYMENT PROSPECTS AND MORE PARENT-CHILD TIME

RICHMOND RESILIENCE INITIATIVE PILOT RESULTS SHOW INCREASED FINANCIAL STABILITY, BETTER EMPLOYMENT PROSPECTS AND MORE PARENT-CHILD TIME

RICHMOND RESILIENCE INITIATIVE PILOT RESULTS SHOW INCREASED FINANCIAL STABILITY, BETTER EMPLOYMENT PROSPECTS AND MORE PARENT-CHILD TIME RICHMOND RESILIENCE INITIATIVE PILOT RESULTS SHOW INCREASED FINANCIAL STABILITY, BETTER EMPLOYMENT PROSPECTS AND MORE PARENT-CHILD TIME

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RICHMOND, Va., May 30, 2024 Researchers find that working families see tangible benefits with $500 monthly guaranteed income RICHMOND, Va., May 30, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Today, Mayors for Guaranteed Income, Mayor Levar Stoney, Richmond’s Office of Community Wealth Building, and community partners welcomed the release of independent data on the Richmond Resilience Initiative (RRI) guaranteed income pilot, showcasing significant improvements in financial health, better employment prospects, […]