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Gen Z and millennials are propping up the economy — with help from their parents, 'Oracle of Wall Street' says
Consumers between the ages of 24 and 38 hold the largest discretionary spending power in the US, Me…
Filip De Mott
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JD Vance's childcare plan ticked off some parents and grandparents. There's a way to fix it.
After JD Vance suggested grandparents help out more with childcare, many BI readers reached out exp…
Ayelet Sheffey,Juliana Kaplan,Eliza Relman
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Nearly a million more children fell into poverty last year. Both presidential campaigns want to give parents money to fix that.
Nearly 10 million children were in poverty in 2023. It could become a key election issue.
Juliana Kaplan,Madison Hoff
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One thing both campaigns agree on: bring back money for parents
Parents could get cash if either campaign has their way — and if Congress follows suit.
Juliana Kaplan
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Basic income lets some parents afford toys and new shoes for their kids. One mother said it was 'life-changing.'
After paying the bills and finding housing, some parents spend basic income on clothes, toys, and a…
Allie Kelly
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New parents could get $6,000 for the first year of their child's life and a restored child tax credit in Kamala Harris' new economic plan
Vice President Kamala Harris is proposing tax cuts for new parents and working families as she gear…
Ayelet Sheffey,Juliana Kaplan
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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.
Guaranteed basic income helps some parents pay for childcare — participants and experts say it lead…
Allie Kelly
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If gentle parenting doesn't work for you, try structured parenting instead. As a mom and educator, I think it's better for kids and parents.
Pam Allyn is an educator and parenting researcher. She says gentle parenting has become unrealistic…
Kelly Burch
2 mins read
A different approach to parenting: rewarding effort instead of results
From ice cream for potty training to stickers for completing homework, incentives are often used to…
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A millennial couple who moved to South Korea says $400 a month for full-time childcare is a huge perk
The South Korean government has invested billions of dollars in an effort to entice more people to …
Jacob Zinkula
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More Gen Zers are ditching college, and they want better guidance on how to succeed without it
A Gallup survey found that, even as a growing number of Gen Zers choose to skip college, their high…
Ayelet Sheffey
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Spotify is testing much-needed parental controls for kids under 13. As a parent, I can't wait.
Parental controls to block explicit lyrics and video content are finally coming to Spotify. But it …
Katie Notopoulos
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What you need to know about Kamala Harris' 'opportunity economy'
Harris touted her plan to build an "Opportunity Economy" during her first presidential debate with …
Kwan Wei Kevin Tan,Joshua Nelken-Zitser
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Summer vacation is only getting more expensive for parents, with some spending thousands of dollars on camp: It's 'highway robbery'
Parents told BI that they're spending thousands to send their kids to camp or other summer care.
Juliana Kaplan,Madison Hoff
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Nonprofit workers fill holes in the social safety net, but millions are financially insecure themselves
A new report from United for ALICE found that nearly a quarter of nonprofit employees are living ju…
Juliana Kaplan,Allie Kelly,Noah Sheidlower
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Baltimore gave young parents $1,000 a month. Participants used the money to pay bills and secure stable housing.
Baltimore gave low-income parents $1,000 a month for two years. Participants used the money for bil…
Allie Kelly,Noah Sheidlower
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A Gen Xer with an MBA can't get a job despite over 1,500 job applications. He said his degrees have been useless.
Despite having an MBA, Marcial Quinones said he hasn't been able to secure a stable full-time job a…
Noah Sheidlower
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More and more Gen Zers are struggling to stay in work or school. With $350 monthly, a New Orleans guaranteed income program hoped to change that.
New Orleans gave 125 young people $350 a month, no strings attached. Participants used the money to…
Allie Kelly
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A California city is giving new parents $500 a month. It's one of a growing number of basic income pilots focused on families.
Starting this summer, Pomona, California will give 250 families with children with children under t…
Allie Kelly
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JD Vance's plan to lower childcare costs: have grandma and grandpa 'help a little bit more'
Trump's VP pick JD Vance said there should be more options for older family members to assist with …