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family-dynamics
www.theguardian.com
1 month ago
Parenting

It's a weird dynamic': the US parents financially supporting their adult children

Nearly half of US parents provide financial support to adult children.
Parents share concerns about adult children's financial dependency causing their own bleak financial outlook. [ more ]
Slate Magazine
1 month ago
Parenting

My Daughter Let It Slip That She Expects Me to Buy Her a House. What?

Parents struggle with balancing financial support and teaching independence to adult children.
Communication with a partner is crucial in navigating financial matters related to children. [ more ]
BuzzFeed
2 months ago
Parenting

This Woman Reduced Her Parents' Allowance When She Found Out How They Spend It, And People Have Thoughts

Using generosity to control parents' actions is unfair.
Transparent communication crucial in financial support dynamics. [ more ]
morefamily-dynamics
ukraine
www.theguardian.com
2 months ago
Europe news

David Cameron to meet EU ministers to seek more help for Ukraine

David Cameron is discussing strengthening Ukraine's defences and finances with European partners in the face of potential US financial support cuts.
The UK hopes that European countries, including Poland, can increase defence production and provide windfall profits from seized Russian assets to Ukraine. [ more ]
www.independent.co.uk
3 months ago
Europe news

EU leaders face a new showdown with Hungary as they seek to unblock economic aid to Ukraine

EU leaders are meeting to provide financial support for Ukraine, but Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban is blocking their efforts.
Orban's opposition stems from the EU freezing his government's access to funds over concerns about democratic backsliding in Hungary. [ more ]
London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com
4 months ago
Europe news

Varadkar warns Ukraine is in 'peril' and if Putin wins 'the consequences' will flow for the world

Ireland's premier warns that Ukraine is in peril and needs financial support from the EU and US to resist Putin's aggression
Varadkar describes the meeting at the European Commission as one of the most important he has attended [ more ]
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The Nation
3 days ago
Media industry

Crazy Cake

Independent journalism is crucial for uncovering important issues and holding the powerful accountable. [ more ]
Poynter
3 months ago
Media industry

Here's how to help laid off journalists in Los Angeles - Poynter

Journalist Emily Elena Dugdale is using a guide created by Kati Kokal to build a mutual support network in Los Angeles following recent layoffs in the industry.
Dugdale has already received financial support from her peers and plans to create a Google form to further develop the network. [ more ]
www.theguardian.com
1 week ago
English Premier League

Premier League: 10 talking points from the weekend's football action

Financial backing crucial for Spurs success; need to support Postecoglou in the summer transfer window. [ more ]
Fast Company
2 weeks ago
Marketing

Provide a hand up to address wealth disparity in America

The American dream of business ownership is challenging for Black Americans, with barriers widening racial wealth divides. [ more ]
BBC Sport
1 month ago
Soccer (FIFA)

Dundee post 2.9m loss and expect same next year

Dundee posted a loss of £2.9m and expect a similar deficit this season.
The club may require additional financial support from Football Partners Scotland L.P., with improving financial projections for the future. [ more ]
BBC Sport
1 month ago
Soccer (FIFA)

Wycombe purchase of Reading training ground 'on hold'

Reading's sale of Bearwood Park to Wycombe is on hold due to planning limitations.
Wycombe offered financial assistance to Reading to cover expenses during the transition period. [ more ]
BBC Sport
3 months ago
Soccer (FIFA)

The day Manchester United rescued Newport County

Manchester United will play against Newport County in the fourth-round tie, benefiting the latter financially
In the past, Manchester United helped Newport County financially when the club was in a financial crisis [ more ]
Entrepreneur
1 month ago
Digital life

Do You Need Credit Even After You Retire? | Entrepreneur

Good credit is essential even after retirement for various reasons including helping children buy a home.
Cosigning a loan for offspring's home purchase can be a significant non-monetary way to support them, requiring a good credit score. [ more ]
VG247
2 months ago
Video games

Deviation Games is shutting down despite PlayStation backing that promised "financial security for years and years"

Deviation Games, a AAA developer backed by PlayStation, has been shut down before releasing its first game.
The closure of Deviation Games, despite being financially supported by PlayStation, highlights the uncertainties in the gaming industry. [ more ]
www.standard.co.uk
2 months ago
London

London's theatreland applauds Chancellor for tax relief plan

Theatre Tax Relief rates being maintained at high levels is crucial for the West End
Prominent figures in the UK theatre industry support the decision to keep the Theatre Tax Relief rates high [ more ]
Inside Higher Ed | Higher Education News, Events and Jobs
2 months ago
Education

California offers cash to some community college students

Financially vulnerable students receive monthly cash payments for basic needs
Hire UP program provides real equity by offering state minimum wage to eligible students. [ more ]
Secret NYC
2 months ago
Education

Bronx Medical School Grants Free Tuition For All Students

Historical gift of tuition pardon for medical students at Albert Einstein College of Medicine thanks to Ruth L. Gottesman
Fourth-year students at Einstein will also be reimbursed for their spring 2024 semesters. [ more ]
BKReader
3 months ago
Education

Medgar Evers College Partners with Onondaga Community College

Onondaga Community College (OCC) and Medgar Evers College (MEC) have signed a transfer agreement that allows OCC students to enroll in MEC's bachelor's degree programs.
OCC students will be eligible for financial support from MEC and must maintain a 2.25 GPA, obtain an associate's degree, and express their interest in transferring. [ more ]
www.startupcan.ca
2 months ago
Women in technology

Canadian Support Organizations Helping Women Entrepreneurs All Year Long

Support for women entrepreneurs is essential for Canada's economy
Gender gap in financial support and business tools for women founders persists [ more ]
www.mercurynews.com
2 months ago
Parenting

Jill On Money: Financial interdependence

Parents and adult children experience ambivalence concerning financial support.
Pew Research study shows a significant percentage of young adults receive financial help from parents. [ more ]
New York Post
2 months ago
Parenting

Financially dependent adult children and their parents reveal what it's like living together

More young Americans in their 20s and 30s are moving back in with parents for financial support.
Living at home and receiving parental financial assistance can have a positive impact on young adults' financial situations. [ more ]
New York Post
3 months ago
Parenting

Most Gen Z and millennials are financially dependent on their parents: Pew report

More than half of adults 18 to 34 years old rely on allowance from their parents.
Gen Zers 18 to 24 are most likely to depend on their parents for financial support. [ more ]
www.independent.co.uk
2 months ago
UK news

Hundreds of thousands of people could be eligible for cost-of-living payment

Pensioners urged to check eligibility for cost-of-living payment
Pension Credit provides financial support for low-income pensioners [ more ]
www.independent.co.uk
2 months ago
UK news

March 2024 dates for benefits and pensions as cost of living payments end

UK officially in recession with 4% inflation
Low-income families face financial hardships [ more ]
London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com
2 months ago
UK news

Employees fell abandoned by lack of employer support

More than half of UK employees feel embarrassed about their financial literacy.
Only 46% of HR professionals actively promote financial openness at work. [ more ]
www.independent.co.uk
3 months ago
UK news

February 2024 dates for benefits, pensions and cost of living payments

Inflation rates rose to 4.0 per cent last month, surpassing expectations and remaining above the Bank of England's target.
Low-income households have been struggling to afford basic necessities like food and heating, with over 56% reporting not having enough money for these expenses last year. [ more ]
www.independent.co.uk
4 months ago
UK news

December dates for benefits, pensions and cost of living payments

UK inflation drops to 4.6%, achieving government pledge ahead of schedule
Low-income families continue to struggle despite falling inflation [ more ]
www.dw.com
3 months ago
Europe news

Zelenskyy eyes aid for Ukrainians in Germany DW 02/08/2024

President Zelenskyy suggests that Germany's financial support for Ukrainian refugees should be administered by the Ukrainian government.
About 20% of Ukrainian refugees in Germany are employed, while the rest receive social benefits for rent and living expenses. [ more ]
www.france24.com
3 months ago
Europe news

Protesting French farmers begin lifting blockades after govt promises on aid

French farmers have lifted roadblocks and ended protests following government promises of financial support and eased regulations.
Although the crisis is mostly over, the issues raised by the farmers regarding environmental rules, cheap imports, and financial challenges still need to be addressed. [ more ]
english.elpais.com
4 months ago
Europe news

Two million Ukrainian civil servants face salary cut-off if Western aid dries up

Ukraine is in need of financial support from its Western allies to avoid a default on expenditures, including unpaid salaries for public employees and social benefits.
Ukraine has requested aid packages totaling $110 billion from the United States and the European Union, which remain pending approval due to political friction. [ more ]
Washington Post
4 months ago
Europe news

Ukraine gets modest U.S. weapons package, until Congress can agree to more

KYIV - A modest new U.S. weapons package for Ukraine - what is likely be the last one until Congress approves new funding - was met with tepid gratitude in Kyiv on Thursday.
ESPN.com
3 months ago
Chelsea

Hayes: Lack of opportunity for female coaches

Opportunities for female coaches are limited in professional clubs.
Financial support and education are necessary to increase the number of women in coaching positions. [ more ]
New York Post
3 months ago
New York City

Hochul pushed to ease rules making adoption difficult for NY couples: 'They're putting children last'

The restrictive adoption policy in New York makes it difficult for New Yorkers to adopt from out-of-state birth mothers.
The policy limits the financial support adoptive families can give to out-of-state birth mothers, hindering help for the biological moms in crucial times of need. [ more ]
Austin Monitor
3 months ago
Austin

Austin gave families $1,000 a month for a year. Most of the money was spent on housing. - Austin Monitor

Recipients of the guaranteed income program in Austin spent 60% of the money on rent and mortgage payments.
A larger portion of those who received the cash reported being less likely to be evicted or foreclosed on. [ more ]
ITPro
3 months ago
Business intelligence

The EU just launched a bold new initiative to support regional AI startups and drive innovation

EU-based AI firms will receive financial support and access to supercomputers.
The initiative aims to accelerate innovation and compete with global AI firms. [ more ]
New York Post
3 months ago
NYC politics

New York makes it easier to get an abortion than to adopt a baby thanks in part to Hochul admin edict, critics say

New York restricts financial support for out-of-state birth mothers in adoptions, making it harder for adoptive families to provide assistance.
Critics argue that this rule puts adoptive parents at a disadvantage and discourages birth mothers from choosing New York as a place for adoption. [ more ]
Fox News
4 months ago
NYC politics

NYC Mayor Adams migrant crisis will lead to 'extremely painful' budget cuts; doesn't expect feds to help

New York City Mayor Eric Adams predicts "extremely painful" budget cuts as the migrant crisis impact on the city is larger than expected.
Adams calls on the federal government for more support and urges rich New Yorkers to help weather the financial storm caused by the crisis. [ more ]
Fox News
5 months ago
NYC politics

Mayor Adams urges rich New Yorkers to step up as city buckles under financial costs of migrant crisis

New York City Mayor Eric Adams is urging wealthy individuals to support organizations during the ongoing migrant crisis and the city's financial struggles.
Adams is calling on New Yorkers to reach out to Washington, D.C. for more support.
The city has announced budget cuts, including reductions in police numbers and cuts to education and sanitation. [ more ]
BKReader
3 months ago
Brooklyn

Bay Ridge Cares Launches Community Grant Initiative

Bay Ridge Cares has launched its Community Micro Grants Program, offering grants up to $1,500 for impactful projects.
The program aims to empower Bay Ridge residents, groups, and organizations in various sectors like education, healthcare, arts, culture, and social justice. [ more ]
Chicago Tribune
3 months ago
Chicago

Program to provide cash for pregnant women in Flint, Michigan, and families with newborns

A program called Rx Kids is aiming to help families and infants in Flint, Michigan, by providing financial support during pregnancy and the first year after birth.
Enrollment for the program has opened and it has no restrictions on income, giving parents the freedom to make their own decisions based on their family's needs.
Rx Kids is supported by various foundations, funds, and the state of Michigan, with a total estimated cost of $55 million over five years, of which $43 million has already been raised. [ more ]
euronews
5 months ago
Environment

Fossil fuels and adapting to climate are still sticking points at COP

Negotiators are urged to narrow down options to agree on how to save the planet from disastrous levels of warming and help vulnerable societies adapt to weather extremes.
A new draft agreement on global adaptation goals was released, but it doesn't specify how much money is needed for adaptation. [ more ]
ABC7 San Francisco
5 months ago
San Francisco

SF to pay street vendors $1K, launch campaign to promote them during 90-day ban

The city of San Francisco is providing financial support for street vendors who have been banned from selling on Mission Street.
Permitted street vendors in San Francisco's Mission District are urging Supervisor Hillary Ronen to end the 90-day street ban, claiming she is not listening to their concerns. [ more ]
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