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N.<p><a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/mutualaid" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>mutualaid</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/lgbtqsupport" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>lgbtqsupport</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/financialstress" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>financialstress</span></a> <br><a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/donate" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>donate</span></a> </p><p>A friend of mine needs some help with a financial burden. Please share or donate if you can.</p><p>This is a person who has spent most of her adult life helping others navigate mental health challenges, especially in the LGBTQ community. She works hard to bring a sense of community and safety to others facing hardships and stigma. It's time to help her now. Thank you. </p><p>GoFundMe link: <a href="https://gofund.me/fc2df43a" rel="nofollow noopener" translate="no" target="_blank"><span class="invisible">https://</span><span class="">gofund.me/fc2df43a</span><span class="invisible"></span></a><br>Venmo: @MindfulKiki<br>Paypal: @keek80</p>
UBI4ME<p>More positive outcomes as part of the Irish <a href="https://mastodon.world/tags/UniversalBasicIncome" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>UniversalBasicIncome</span></a> project 🥳 </p><p>"recipients who received <a href="https://mastodon.world/tags/money" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>money</span></a> from the program reported more stability and “significantly reduced” <a href="https://mastodon.world/tags/FinancialStress" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>FinancialStress</span></a>"</p><p>Participating in the pilot program also allowed artists to re-prioritize how they spend their time and what they choose to focus on. 'The opportunity to focus more on their specific creative interests opened new possibilities and career trajectories' "</p><p><a href="https://www.businessinsider.com/ireland-artists-basic-income-pilot-results-2025-6" rel="nofollow noopener" translate="no" target="_blank"><span class="invisible">https://www.</span><span class="ellipsis">businessinsider.com/ireland-ar</span><span class="invisible">tists-basic-income-pilot-results-2025-6</span></a></p><p><a href="https://mastodon.world/tags/UBI4ME" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>UBI4ME</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.world/tags/UBI" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>UBI</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.world/tags/policy" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>policy</span></a></p>
UK<p><a href="https://www.europesays.com/uk/88626/" rel="nofollow noopener" translate="no" target="_blank"><span class="invisible">https://www.</span><span class="">europesays.com/uk/88626/</span><span class="invisible"></span></a> 7 in 10 Americans Report Peak Financial Stress <a href="https://pubeurope.com/tags/Debt" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>Debt</span></a> <a href="https://pubeurope.com/tags/finances" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>finances</span></a> <a href="https://pubeurope.com/tags/FinancialStress" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>FinancialStress</span></a> <a href="https://pubeurope.com/tags/Health" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>Health</span></a> <a href="https://pubeurope.com/tags/MentalHealth" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>MentalHealth</span></a> <a href="https://pubeurope.com/tags/money" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>money</span></a> <a href="https://pubeurope.com/tags/UK" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>UK</span></a> <a href="https://pubeurope.com/tags/UnitedKingdom" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>UnitedKingdom</span></a></p>
UBI4ME<p>Think about the last time financial stress held you back. <a href="https://mastodon.world/tags/UBI" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>UBI</span></a> removes that <a href="https://mastodon.world/tags/barrier" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>barrier</span></a> giving you the <a href="https://mastodon.world/tags/freedom" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>freedom</span></a> to <a href="https://mastodon.world/tags/focus" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>focus</span></a> on what truly matters - your <a href="https://mastodon.world/tags/health" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>health</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.world/tags/happiness" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>happiness</span></a> and <a href="https://mastodon.world/tags/dreams" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>dreams</span></a> </p><p>Let’s <a href="https://mastodon.world/tags/create" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>create</span></a> a <a href="https://mastodon.world/tags/society" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>society</span></a> where <a href="https://mastodon.world/tags/everyone" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>everyone</span></a> can thrive. ❤️ </p><p>Join our community and change the world 🙂 </p><p><a href="https://mastodon.world/tags/UBI4ME" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>UBI4ME</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.world/tags/UniversalBasicIncome" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>UniversalBasicIncome</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.world/tags/UniversalBasicInvestment" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>UniversalBasicInvestment</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.world/tags/DreamBig" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>DreamBig</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.world/tags/FinancialStress" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>FinancialStress</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.world/tags/change" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>change</span></a></p>
Mojo ♻️<p>Is Australia’s middle class falling behind? With inflation and skyrocketing house prices, financial stability feels out of reach for many Australians. Even households with six-figure incomes are struggling to pay rent or mortgages, let alone afford any luxuries. Some are postponing retirement or taking on extra work just to make ends meet.</p><p><a href="https://aus.social/tags/costofliving" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>costofliving</span></a> <a href="https://aus.social/tags/australia" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>australia</span></a> <a href="https://aus.social/tags/inflation" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>inflation</span></a> <a href="https://aus.social/tags/middleclass" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>middleclass</span></a> <a href="https://aus.social/tags/housingcrisis" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>housingcrisis</span></a> <a href="https://aus.social/tags/financialstress" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>financialstress</span></a> <a href="https://aus.social/tags/economy" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>economy</span></a> <a href="https://aus.social/tags/retirement" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>retirement</span></a> <a href="https://aus.social/tags/sidehustle" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>sidehustle</span></a> <a href="https://aus.social/tags/australianeconomy" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>australianeconomy</span></a> <a href="https://aus.social/tags/affordability" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>affordability</span></a> <a href="https://aus.social/tags/BetterNotBigger" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>BetterNotBigger</span></a> <a href="https://aus.social/tags/auspol" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>auspol</span></a> </p><p><a href="https://www.abc.net.au/news/2024-10-06/is-australia-s-middle-class-falling-behind-/104431132" rel="nofollow noopener" translate="no" target="_blank"><span class="invisible">https://www.</span><span class="ellipsis">abc.net.au/news/2024-10-06/is-</span><span class="invisible">australia-s-middle-class-falling-behind-/104431132</span></a></p>
Poetry News<p>TurboTax directed<br>To Green Dot's online banking<br>Now distress ensues</p><p><a href="https://mastodon.cloud/tags/turbotax" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>turbotax</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.cloud/tags/greendot" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>greendot</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.cloud/tags/financialstress" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>financialstress</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.cloud/tags/banking" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>banking</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.cloud/tags/haiku" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>haiku</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.cloud/tags/poetry" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>poetry</span></a></p><p><a href="https://www.nbcnews.com/business/personal-finance/green-dot-bank-cannot-access-funds-locked-out-of-account-why-rcna100490" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank"><span class="invisible">https://www.</span><span class="ellipsis">nbcnews.com/business/personal-</span><span class="invisible">finance/green-dot-bank-cannot-access-funds-locked-out-of-account-why-rcna100490</span></a></p>
CPIPR<p>Along with smoking, alcohol abuse, and lack of physical activity, research finds that the following factors also increase the risk of premature death among older adults: 1. recent financial difficulties, unemployment history, 2. childhood trauma, divorce history, and 3. negative outlook, poor self-esteem.</p><p><a href="https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/32571904" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank"><span class="invisible">https://www.</span><span class="ellipsis">ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/325719</span><span class="invisible">04</span></a></p><p><a href="https://sciences.social/tags/NICHDImpact" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>NICHDImpact</span></a> <a href="https://sciences.social/tags/Mortality" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>Mortality</span></a> <a href="https://sciences.social/tags/PrematureDeath" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>PrematureDeath</span></a> <a href="https://sciences.social/tags/FinancialStress" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>FinancialStress</span></a> <a href="https://sciences.social/tags/ChildhoodTrauma" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>ChildhoodTrauma</span></a> <a href="https://sciences.social/tags/MentalHealth" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>MentalHealth</span></a> <a href="https://sciences.social/tags/Self" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>Self</span></a>-Esteem</p>
CPIPR<p>People who have high levels of unsecured debt accumulation and repayment over 20 years are more likely to have depressive symptoms at age 50 compared to those with low levels of debt. </p><p><a href="https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/32742740" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank"><span class="invisible">https://www.</span><span class="ellipsis">ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/327427</span><span class="invisible">40</span></a></p><p><a href="https://sciences.social/tags/NICHDImpact" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>NICHDImpact</span></a> <a href="https://sciences.social/tags/Debt" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>Debt</span></a> <a href="https://sciences.social/tags/MentalHealth" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>MentalHealth</span></a> <a href="https://sciences.social/tags/Depression" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>Depression</span></a> <a href="https://sciences.social/tags/SES" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>SES</span></a> <a href="https://sciences.social/tags/FinancialStress" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>FinancialStress</span></a></p>
Poetry News<p>To those of us with mortgages,<br>Oh, the pain of near-six percent charges!<br>The stress of monthly payments,<br>A struggle never-ending,<br>Just hoping to avoid financial curses.</p><p><a href="https://mastodon.cloud/tags/mortgage" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>mortgage</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.cloud/tags/housing" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>housing</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.cloud/tags/financialstress" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>financialstress</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.cloud/tags/ode" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>ode</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.cloud/tags/poetry" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>poetry</span></a></p><p><a href="http://www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/home-news/rishi-sunak-mortgage-rates-calcualtor-b2357329.html" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank"><span class="invisible">http://www.</span><span class="ellipsis">independent.co.uk/news/uk/home</span><span class="invisible">-news/rishi-sunak-mortgage-rates-calcualtor-b2357329.html</span></a></p>
Victoria Stuart 🇨🇦 🏳️‍⚧️<p>Money is the top source of stress among Canadians: survey<br><a href="https://www.ctvnews.ca/business/money-is-the-top-source-of-stress-among-canadians-survey-1.6439934" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank"><span class="invisible">https://www.</span><span class="ellipsis">ctvnews.ca/business/money-is-t</span><span class="invisible">he-top-source-of-stress-among-canadians-survey-1.6439934</span></a></p><p>FP Canada’s 2023 Financial Stress Index reveals that money is the top stressor for Canadians, with 40 per cent of people surveyed expressing it is their main source of stress, ahead of personal health, relationships and work — for the sixth year in a row.</p><p>And financial woes are taking a toll on people, impacting their quality of life and sleep.</p><p><a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/FPCanada" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>FPCanada</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/Leger" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>Leger</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/stress" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>stress</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/FinancialStress" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>FinancialStress</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/Canada" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>Canada</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/money" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>money</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/health" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>health</span></a></p>
CPIPR<p>People with low education level have a higher risk of drug use, alcohol abuse, and suicidal thoughts if they’ve had a serious financial loss.</p><p><a href="https://sciences.social/tags/NICHDImpact" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>NICHDImpact</span></a> <a href="https://sciences.social/tags/Suicide" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>Suicide</span></a> <a href="https://sciences.social/tags/Alcohol" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>Alcohol</span></a> <a href="https://sciences.social/tags/Education" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>Education</span></a> <a href="https://sciences.social/tags/FinancialStress" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>FinancialStress</span></a></p><p><a href="https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/33732865" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank"><span class="invisible">https://www.</span><span class="ellipsis">ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/337328</span><span class="invisible">65</span></a></p>