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Housing Assistance for Seniors: 5 Ways to Get Help With Rent, Utilities and Housing Costs
Older adults facing high housing costs may have several programs and resources available to help Housing is one of the biggest expenses for Americans age 55 and older. Many seniors st...
Utility Assistance Programs by State: August 2026 Updates & Deadlines
If you’re worried about rising electric, gas, or water bills this summer, several states have rolled out or extended utility-benefit programs in August 2026. From debt-forgiveness plans in Californ...
Winter Heating Assistance: State Allocates $86M to LIHEAP Program
State officials are stepping in to ensure that no one is left in the cold this winter. Officials announced Thursday that they are committing $86 million to the Low-income Heating Assistance Program (LIHEAP). ...
Tariff Dividend Check Timeline: When Might You See the $2,000 Payout?
Despite months of headlines and social media posts, there is still no approved $2,000 tariff dividend check, and no official payment date has been set. The idea remains a political proposal, not a f...
Chapter 35 VA Benefits: Can DEA Help Pay for Housing?
Chapter 35 benefits can help pay rent and living expenses, but they do not include a separate VA housing allowance. Eligible students receive one monthly Survivors’ and Dependents’ Educational Assistance paymen...
Pennsylvania’s Automatic $100 Energy Credit: Who Gets It and When?
If you’re a Pennsylvania household struggling with high summer utility bills, there’s a new one-time $100 credit that could show up on your account, but only if you already qualified for LIHEAP t...
Behind on Rent? 7 Things You Should Do Right Now
If you can’t pay rent this month, acting quickly can help you avoid late fees, reduce stress, and protect your housing. More than 21 million renter households in the U.S. are cost-burdened, spending over 30% of income ...
New York Homeowners to Get School Property Tax Relief This Summer: STAR Checks Up to $1,500
New York homeowners will see school property tax relief hit this summer, thanks to the state’s School Tax Relief (STAR) program. With more than $2 billion in total benefits go...
Bigger Social Security Checks for April: More Help for Utility Bills & Daily Expenses
With energy and utility costs rising across the U.S., millions of Social Security beneficiaries are set to receive larger monthly payments in 2025, providing much-needed relief. Thanks to...