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Needy couples got cash and a spending plan. Results were good -- and bad

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What happened

In Liberia, joint financial planning boosted cash aid's benefits.

It also had an unexpected consequence for some families.

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  • Reported by NPR and published Thu, 24 Sep 2026 10:43:25 UTC.

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