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Pennsylvania Renters and Homeowners: You Could Get a PTRR Check of Up to $1,500 in 2026

Pennsylvania has officially opened applications for the Property Tax/Rent Rebate (PTRR) Program for 2026, offering much-needed financial relief to residents struggling with housing costs. ...

How to Apply for the My Safe Florida Home Program (Up to $10,000)

The My Safe Florida Home Program offers eligible homeowners grants of up to $10,000 to strengthen their homes against hurricanes and extreme winds. The latest phase of the program launched in August 2025 wit...

2026 State Stimulus Checks: Which States Are Still Paying

Few states are issuing new stimulus checks or rebates in 2026—mostly wrapping 2025 cycles. No widespread renewals.   2026 State Stimulus Checks These are limited new rounds; mostly 2025...

Get Up to $1,000 Back: PA Rent/Property Tax Rebate Guide

Relief for Pennsylvania's fixed-income households – the Property Tax/Rent Rebate (PTRR) program now helps more seniors, widows, and disabled adults beat rising costs. Expanded after...

How to Get Help with Energy Bills and Home Weatherization this 2026

If paying for electricity, gas, heating, or cooling is hard, the U.S. government and local agencies offer several programs to help lower-income households. The two biggest are:   1. LIHEAP (Utility Bil...

FirstEnergy $249 Million Settlement: Who Gets the Credit and How Much You’ll See

Ohio electric customers may soon see lower bills after regulators approved a $249 million settlement with FirstEnergy tied to the House Bill 6 corruption scandal. The rel...

Is There a $1,000 Stimulus Payment in January 2026? Here’s What We Know

The State of Alaska is issuing a $1,000 Permanent Fund Dividend (PFD) payment to eligible residents for 2025. There is no new “stimulus” payment in January 2026, but final 2025 PFD paymen...

Illinois Seniors Could See Lower Property Taxes: Expanded Relief Now Available

Illinois seniors and disabled homeowners may soon feel some relief as the state rolls out expanded property tax exemptions under a newly enacted law. Signed by Gov. J.B. Pritzker, the legislatio...

New York Seniors Could Save More on Property Taxes With New Law

New York seniors may get bigger property tax breaks after Governor Kathy Hochul signed legislation letting local governments increase exemptions for qualifying homeowners.   What’s Changing ...