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Nearly 600,000 Alaskans are expected to receive the 2026 Permanent Fund Dividend, worth $1,200 per eligible recipient. The payment includes a $1,000 dividend and a separate $200 energy ...

If you are behind on an electric, gas, water or heating bill, several nonprofit organizations may be able to help. Many provide emergency grants paid directly to the utility company to prevent a shutoff....

An overdue electricity or water bill can quickly become more than a budget problem, especially when a shutoff notice arrives. Financial assistance may help, but finding it usually means applying to a program designed f...

The Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) helps eligible households with energy costs, including heating, cooling, and crisis assistance. You may have access to support you didn’t k...

A bipartisan group of senators is asking the Trump administration to release LIHEAP funding as early as possible in October, ahead of the winter heating season. Sen. Susan Collins, R-Maine, jo...

Millions of California households are receiving automatic electricity bill credits in August and September 2026. The California Climate Credit is providing about $886 million in utility-bill relief, w...

With grocery prices on the rise, finding the right credit card to maximize your savings on grocery purchases is more important than ever. The best credit cards for groceries in 202...

From coast to coast, June 2025 is shaping up to be a major month for stimulus payments and economic relief programs. Whether you're in Alaska, Sacramento, or Pennsylvania, new financial aid opp...

As inflation continues to erode purchasing power and government tariffs influence the prices of everyday essentials, Americans turning 65 are entering a critical financial milestone. The ...