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Florida Seniors Could Pay $0 in Property Taxes Under New Proposal

A new plan in Florida aims to provide major property tax relief for seniors, responding to the ongoing cost-of-living crisis caused by rising home values and inflation. Republican lawmakers have introduced a...

Fact Sheet: Here's How the Housing Choice Voucher Program Can Lower Your Housing & Utility Costs this 2025

If high rent and utility bills are making it hard to stay afloat, the Housing Choice Voucher Program could be the relief you need. This federal program helps low-inco...

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 ...

Is a $1,390 Stimulus Check Coming in August 2025? Here’s the Latest

With prices rising on groceries, rent, and gas, many Americans are wondering if new financial relief is on the way. Good news: a new $1,390 stimulus payment has been approved to help millions of househol...

Are You Struggling With Utility Bills? LIHEAP Applications Now Open for All

The Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) has officially opened its doors to the general public, starting last Monday, January 6. This essential program, designed to help families mana...

Housing Struggles: How to Pay Rent When You're Seemingly Out of Options

The pandemic and other national and world events have made it difficult for a large number of people to pay their bills on time. Instead of using their time and energy to maintain and improve their overal...

Why Your Utility Bills Have Been So High and Tips to Lower Them

Many Americans have noticed a significant increase in their utility bills recently. Understanding the reasons behind these hikes and finding ways to mitigate the costs can help manage household budgets more effec...

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...

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,...