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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...

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...

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...

Practical Tips For Reducing Your Daily Expenses

Reducing your daily expenses can seem like a difficult task because it requires a lot of self-discipline and planning. The beauty is that you can do it in stages. Instead, try picking one or two changes you can work on each ...

Social Security Administration Confirms Extra $150 in Next Payment

The Social Security Administration (SSA) has recently confirmed that beneficiaries may be eligible for an additional $150 in their upcoming Social Security payment. The SSA employs a calculation method fo...

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 ...

A Simple Guide to Applying for Home Renovation Grants and Rebates

Are you looking to upgrade your home but worried about the costs? Fortunately, various government programs can help you finance those renovations through grants and rebates. Related: Short on Home Re...

$9 Million in Energy Assistance Available for 25 NC Counties

Tropical Storm Helene left a lasting impact on communities in Western North Carolina, and its effects will be felt for years to come. Disaster Energy Assistance is now available for households in 25 disaster-decl...