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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 ...

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,...

How You Can Get Financial Relief During the Pandemic!

With the COVID-19 pandemic continuing to have an impact on our day to day lives, many individuals and families are struggling financially. Whether you've lost your job or experienced a reduction in income, there ar...

Work-from-Home? Here’s How to Cut Your Tax Bill in 2025

As inflation and global tariffs continue to impact household and business budgets, many Americans working from home may be overlooking a valuable financial relief: the home office deduction. Whether you're a fre...

Project RELIEF: Springfield’s Lifeline for Struggling Utility Customers

City Water, Light, and Power (CWLP) customers in the Springfield area have a critical lifeline available next month with the Project RELIEF program. Designed to help residents avoid utility shut-offs...

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...

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...

Social Security Administration Confirms Extra $150 in Next Payment

The Social Security Administration (SSA) has recently confirmed that beneficiaries may be eligible for an additional $150 in their upcoming Social Security payment. The SSA employs a calculation method fo...

How to Save $820 a Year for Free on Car Insurance — No Cost, No Hassle!

Car insurance is a necessary expense, but many Americans are unknowingly overspending by nearly $820 each year. The good news? You don’t have to be part of that statistic. There are pra...