Breathe 2025: LA County to Launch $1,500 Monthly Guaranteed Income for 1,000 Residents

Breathe 2025

Los Angeles County is set to launch the most ambitious guaranteed income program in California’s history. Beginning in July 2025, the county will distribute $1,500 per month to 1,000 low-income residents for three full years—providing a significant financial cushion totaling $54 million in direct aid. Funded largely through the American Rescue Plan, this initiative represents … Read more

Canada GST/HST Credit 2025: New Amounts and Eligibility Updates

Canada GST/HST Credit 2025

The Canadian government has announced a modest but impactful increase to the Goods and Services Tax/Harmonized Sales Tax (GST/HST) Credit for the 2025–2026 benefit year. Effective July 2025, the credit will rise by 2.7%, in response to ongoing inflation and rising living costs across the country. While the adjustment is smaller than last year’s 4.7% … Read more