A former basic income recipient used her $500 a month check to start a business. It's keeping her afloat 4 years later.
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Crystal Crawford, 40, received $500 a month for one year after a job loss. She still worries about savings, but feels more financially stable.
A former basic income recipient used her $500 a month check to start a business. It's keeping her afloat 4 years later.
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Allie Kelly
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