Insights for Every Family

When summer temperatures climb, so do your electricity bills. For many families, running the air conditioner means choosing between staying cool and paying for groceries or rent. There is help available. Th...

Millions of households will receive their July 2026 Social Security and SNAP benefits throughout the month, and knowing the exact dates can help with rent, groceries,...

As temperatures climb across the United States, many households are bracing for another expensive summer. Energy experts are warning that extreme heat waves cou...

For seniors living on Social Security, managing monthly bills and credit card debt can be tough. Rising costs for housing, utilities, and groceries often make it hard to keep up. But by taking advantage of...

Millions of Americans may have unclaimed money or property sitting in government databases and many don’t even realize it. From forgotten bank accounts to unpaid wages, these funds often come fr...

Many households that receive food assistance through the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) may qualify for additional help paying their energy bills. One import...

If paying for electricity, gas, heating, or cooling is hard, the U.S. government and local agencies offer several programs to help lower-income households. The two biggest are:   1. LIHEAP (Utility Bil...

Ohio electric customers may soon see lower bills after regulators approved a $249 million settlement with FirstEnergy tied to the House Bill 6 corruption scandal. The rel...

The State of Alaska is issuing a $1,000 Permanent Fund Dividend (PFD) payment to eligible residents for 2025. There is no new “stimulus” payment in January 2026, but final 2025 PFD paymen...