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Race, Income, Safety net, Martin Luther King Day, Universal basic income (UBI), Martin Luther King, Jr. (MLK), Affordability, Guaranteed income, Social programs, Universal basic income

Martin Luther King Jr. became involved not just in fights over racial equality but also economic hardship.

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Martin Luther King Jr. was ahead of his time in pushing for universal basic income

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Young people are confused by these frugal habits of older people.

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4 frugal habits of older generations that younger people find weird or obsolete

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There are websites that can help lower some monthly expenses.

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Consumers share 6 little known websites that offer valuable, money-saving services for free

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It doesn't have to be expensive to provide your family tasty, nutritious food.

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6 frugal meals for families that feel like you’re eating like a king

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How much of this juice is "made with real fruit" anyway?

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Experts and consumers reveal 11 marketing terms and phrases that mean absolutely nothing

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Tax pros share the 5 'craziest,' 'dumbest' things they've seen people try to write off

"Strip club costs"

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Are you a good tipper? Turns out your generation might have something to do with it.

Gen Z, we have some interesting news.

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A surprising new map shows the 10 states where people can live entirely on their Social Security

It can still be done if you know where to look.

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77-year-old retired teacher moves onto a cruise ship because it's cheaper than a traditional home

Here's what it costs to live a life at sea.

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Steve Wozniak responds to Internet commenter's criticism with a profound answer about happiness

The Apple co-founder jumped into the comments section about selling his Apple stock so early.

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Dave Ramsey calls cost of living raises 'insulting' and shares how he decides what to pay people

This makes a lot of sense.

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Server ingeniously settles score with customer who tipped fake $100 bill to impress his date

The server retributed the impolite customer's action intelligently. And in return, they received a $50 tip!

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Man in his 30s recycles nearly half a million cans to earn a down payment on a house

He had an epiphany after a music festival.

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Office worker saves $2,500 a year by packing this simple, nutritious $1.25-a-day meal

He even declines the office pizza and donuts.

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Walmart executive reveals ultimate 'red flag' that holds people back and 5 ways to get ahead

She manages more than 2.1 million Walmart employees.

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Gen Zer shares their budget on a full-time job. Millennials share in their rage.

They work 6 days a week and still live at home.

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America's most luxurious affordable home: A tiny house that sells for under $11,000 on Amazon

This tricked out new house costs less than a used car.

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Baffled customer calls out $60 'Amazon mystery boxes' being sold at local Goodwill

Would you pay $60 for a mystery box from Amazon?

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The best ways to beat the heat on the cheap in your house during the summer

Save energy, save money, win-win.

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Why a millionaire heiress gave away her $27 million inheritance to strangers

The Austrian heiress inspired many others by donating her inheritance to people she didn't even know.

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