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Operation Fuel’s 2025 Winter Energy Assistance Program: Help for Connecticut Residents

Operation Fuel has launched its 2025 Winter Energy Assistance Program to help Connecticut residents stay warm during the cold months. The program offers up to $500 in emergency assista...

Top Mortgage Lenders for Bad Credit in June 2025—Best Options to Buy a Home Now

Worried your credit score is too low to get a mortgage? You’re not alone—and you still have options. Getting a home loan with bad credit may be harder, but the right lender and lo...

Own a Home in New York? You Might Get a STAR Check in 2025

If you own a home in New York, you may be eligible for a STAR stimulus payment in 2025, helping you save on property taxes when every dollar counts. The School Tax Relief (STAR) program was originally designed to r...

Utility & Energy Bill Assistance Through Your March 19 Social Security Check

The Social Security Administration (SSA) has confirmed that on March 19, 2025, thousands of retirees and beneficiaries will receive their monthly Social Security payment—some receiving up to $5...

New Homes Get Cheaper: Price Premium Fading in 30% of Large U.S. Cities

For years, new-construction homes carried a hefty premium over existing homes. But that gap is shrinking fast, and in some markets, it’s disappearing altogether. According to Realtor.com&rsq...

Government Aid Arrives May 1: SSI Checks Target Utility Relief

As inflation continues to drive up prices for essentials like electricity, water, and gas, low-income Americans are feeling the strain. In response, the Social Security Administration (SSA) will issue Supplemen...

Financial Discipline and Money Management: Keys to Keeping Expenses Low

Financial discipline involves creating a budget and sticking to it, monitoring expenses, tracking spending patterns, and setting goals for making changes in spending habits. It also means being smart ...

Americans Could Get Up to $6,728 Back Even If They're Not Required to File a Tax Return — Here Comes Tax Credits

Many Americans believe that if they’re not required to file a tax return, they have no reason to submit one. But what most don’t know is — t...

Project RELIEF: Springfield’s Lifeline for Struggling Utility Customers

City Water, Light, and Power (CWLP) customers in the Springfield area have a critical lifeline available next month with the Project RELIEF program. Designed to help residents avoid utility shut-offs...