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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. ...

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...

LIHEAP Expands Utility Expense Relief: Boosting Support for Families in 2024

In a welcome move to alleviate financial burdens on low-income households, the Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) has announced expanded benefits for families in 2024. This cruci...

Keep More Money in Your Pocket: Retire to These Tax-Friendly States

  When it comes to retirement planning, minimizing taxes is a crucial aspect that can significantly impact your financial well-being. Luckily, there are states in the United States that offer retirees a...

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,...

Unemployment Benefits Could Change for Fired / All Employees

Find Your Updated Unemployment Benefits by clicking here. You may be eligible to receive the newest $1400 Stimulus Check! In recent memory, there hasn't been anything in the American mainstream so inherently div...

Harnessing the Sun: How Solar Can Bring Relief to Your Utility Bills

In the search for ways to alleviate the burden of hefty utility bills, many people have turned their gaze upwards, towards the sun. Solar energy isn't just for the tech-savvy or the wealthy; it's ...

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...

$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...