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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...
Important Bills Piling Up? Tips for Finding the Money You Need
Even before the pandemic, many people struggled to pay necessary bills, such as housing rental or mortgage costs, utilities and automobile insurance. Their incomes weren't high enough to keep up with inflation o...
Get Help with Your Energy Bills: Utility Assistance Programs in California
If you're trying to stretch every dollar and your energy bills are adding stress, good news! California offers several income-based utility assistance programs that can help lower your costs. ...
A New Boost for Renewable Energy: How the Inflation Reduction Act is Powering American Innovation
The Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) just became even more powerful for Americans. With the Treasury Department’s recent update, renewable energy tax credits now better ser...
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...
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...
A Guide to Essential Benefits for Struggling New York Families
New York offers a wide range of benefits programs to provide financial relief for families facing economic hardship. From food and energy assistance to tax credits and childcare subsidies, there are resources ...
$2.2 Billion in Tax Relief on the Way for Nearly 3 Million New Yorkers
The STAR program is delivering another round of property tax relief across New York, with nearly $2.2 billion earmarked for close to 3 million homeowners. In Phase 1, benefits went out to eligible...
7 Reasons Why Cutting Expenses Is Essential to Achieving Financial Success
The first step to achieving financial success is to cut your expenses. Reducing your costs can help you save money and put it toward more profitable ventures, such as investments or paying off debt...
