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Insulate Your Home for Free: How the Weatherization Assistance Program Saves You Money

The Weatherization Assistance Program (WAP) helps eligible homeowners and renters get free home repairs and energy upgrades that lower utility bills. Households save an average of $372+ ...

Are You Struggling With Utility Bills? LIHEAP Applications Now Open for All

The Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) has officially opened its doors to the general public, starting last Monday, January 6. This essential program, designed to help families mana...

Expense Relief for Individuals

With rising inflation, many people are struggling with expenses this year. By the end of 2022, U.S. household debt reached almost $17 trillion. Growing debt is one indication that individuals and households are having a hard time keeping up ...

U.S. Mortgage Rates Reach New Lows, Creating a Prime Opportunity for Homebuyers

Mortgage rates in the U.S. have plunged to their lowest levels in over a year, presenting a prime opportunity for homebuyers and homeowners looking to refinance. This decline offers some much-n...

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,...

FAFSA Changes: What Students and Parents Need to Know

The Free Application for Federal Student Aid or FAFSA is getting a major makeover for the 2024-2025 school year. The updates aim to simplify the often complicated financial aid process and make college more accessib...

How Medicaid is Expanding Access for More Families

Medicaid has long been the safety net for America's most vulnerable populations, including low-income children, pregnant women, elderly adults and people with disabilities. However, restrictive eligibility left many fam...

Beware of Student Loan Scams: Protect Yourself With These Key Tips

In the world of finance, where large sums of money constantly change hands, scammers see ample opportunity. One area particularly rife with fraud is student loans. As students and graduates aim to navi...

Elected Officials join forces to Assist Utility Customers with Energy Assistance Applications at GIAC

In an effort to address the financial challenges faced by low-income individuals and families in meeting their utility expenses, elected officials Senator Lea Webb and As...