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Social Security Benefits Increase: A Welcome Boost for Recipients

In an effort to assist Social Security recipients in managing their expenses, the Social Security Administration has announced a 3.2% increase in benefit payments for 2024. This adjustment is intended to co...

Seniors, Cut Your Energy Bills: Here’s the Program You Need

Are you a senior looking for ways to reduce your monthly expenses? One area where you can save big is energy bills, and the Weatherization Assistance Program (WAP) is here to help. This program is designed to...

Expense Relief for Individuals

With rising inflation, many people are struggling with expenses this year. By the end of 2022, U.S. household debt reached almost $17 trillion. Growing debt is one indication that individuals and households are having a hard time keeping up ...

Buckle Up for LIHEAP: Your Guide to Energy Assistance in Champaign County

As the cool weather approaches, Champaign County residents have a valuable opportunity to get help with their energy bills. The Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) is gearing up to pro...

FAFSA Changes: What Students and Parents Need to Know

The Free Application for Federal Student Aid or FAFSA is getting a major makeover for the 2024-2025 school year. The updates aim to simplify the often complicated financial aid process and make college more accessib...

Have You Noticed the Surging Gas Prices Across the U.S? Here’s How to Save This Holiday Season and Get Support

As gas prices climb across the United States, drivers feel the pinch at the pump. In recent weeks, the Midwest and New England regions reported noticeable increase...

U.S. Mortgage Rates Reach New Lows, Creating a Prime Opportunity for Homebuyers

Mortgage rates in the U.S. have plunged to their lowest levels in over a year, presenting a prime opportunity for homebuyers and homeowners looking to refinance. This decline offers some much-n...

State Stimulus Payments May 2025: Where to Get Up to $1,600 in Relief

As inflation continues to erode purchasing power and rising prices hit everything from groceries to rent, many Americans are feeling squeezed. With no new federal stimulus checks expected this month, som...

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...