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Energy Bill Assistance Through Your March 12 Social Security Check

On March 12, 2025, the Social Security Administration (SSA) will issue a new round of payments to eligible retirees. Read: Need Extra Cash? These Stimulus Programs Are Paying Out in March 2025 With ...

Deadline to Apply for Hamilton County Energy Bill Assistance Is September 19

Hamilton County residents struggling with high utility costs still have time to apply for home energy bill assistance, but the deadline is quickly approaching. The 2024–2025 Low-Income Home ...

Important Bills Piling Up? Tips for Finding the Money You Need

Even before the pandemic, many people struggled to pay necessary bills, such as housing rental or mortgage costs, utilities and automobile insurance. Their incomes weren't high enough to keep up with inflation o...

Financial Discipline and Money Management: Keys to Keeping Expenses Low

Financial discipline involves creating a budget and sticking to it, monitoring expenses, tracking spending patterns, and setting goals for making changes in spending habits. It also means being smart ...

Behind on Your Water Bill? Here’s What to Do Before Service Is Shut Off

If you’re struggling to pay your water bill, don’t wait until your service is disconnected. Several programs can help you catch up or lower your costs. Government shutdown is here, fin...

How the Golden State Advantage Card Helps Families

The Golden State Advantage (GSA) card is an electronic benefits card designed to assist millions of families with household expenses. It functions like a debit or credit card and is used to access food assistance benefits,...

Housing Opportunities Available for your Immediate Use

Many of our readers are already well-versed in local and national housing programs, but there are always some programs that slip under the radar. Our goal is to bring some lesser-known programs and deals to light so you c...

How Medicaid is Expanding Access for More Families

Medicaid has long been the safety net for America's most vulnerable populations, including low-income children, pregnant women, elderly adults and people with disabilities. However, restrictive eligibility left many fam...

Unlocking Free Money: A Guide for Students in America

In an era where education costs are soaring, finding financial support is more crucial than ever for students across America. The good news? There are numerous avenues for students to acquire 'free money', f...