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Energy Assistance Beyond LIHEAP: Social Security–Friendly Programs That Help You Lower Utility Bills
With energy prices climbing, many households, especially seniors, Social Security recipients, and families on low incomes are struggling to cover basic utility costs. LIH...
Section 8 Not Accepting Applications? Try These Housing Options Instead
With SNAP and housing assistance programs facing serious challenges from proposed federal budget cuts, many families are left wondering what help is still available in 2025. As rent prices remain high ...
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...
Will Social Security Payments Change Under Trump?
Donald Trump is back in the White House, and many retirees are asking: will my Social Security payments change? The answer is simple—your payments will stay on the same schedule, regardless of the administration. &nb...
A Guide to Essential Benefits for Struggling New York Families
New York offers a wide range of benefits programs to provide financial relief for families facing economic hardship. From food and energy assistance to tax credits and childcare subsidies, there are resources ...
Hurricane Safety Tips: Protecting Your Family and Home from Category 5 Hurricane Milton
Hurricane Milton has intensified into a dangerous Category 5 storm, and Floridians must act fast to safeguard their families and homes. Read: Evacuation Zones and Shelters for Hurr...
A New Boost for Renewable Energy: How the Inflation Reduction Act is Powering American Innovation
The Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) just became even more powerful for Americans. With the Treasury Department’s recent update, renewable energy tax credits now better ser...
2025 Tax Refunds Are Bigger — Here's How They Can Help With Bills, Utilities, and More
Great news for millions of Americans this tax season—the IRS confirms that 2025 tax refunds are averaging $3,382, a 6.3% increase from last year. This boost is mostly thanks to i...
Americans Could Get Up to $6,728 Back Even If They're Not Required to File a Tax Return — Here Comes Tax Credits
Many Americans believe that if they’re not required to file a tax return, they have no reason to submit one. But what most don’t know is — t...