Insights for Every Family

Older adults facing high housing costs may have several programs and resources available to help Housing is one of the biggest expenses for Americans age 55 and older. Many seniors st...

A bipartisan group of senators is asking the Trump administration to release LIHEAP funding as early as possible in October, ahead of the winter heating season. Sen. Susan Collins, R-Maine, jo...

If you’re worried about rising electric, gas, or water bills this summer, several states have rolled out or extended utility-benefit programs in August 2026. From debt-forgiveness plans in Californ...

State officials are stepping in to ensure that no one is left in the cold this winter. Officials announced Thursday that they are committing $86 million to the Low-income Heating Assistance Program (LIHEAP). ...

  Are you struggling to keep up with your utility expenses? Don't worry, there are several assistance programs available to help US citizens like you. These programs can provide relief in areas suc...

If you’re a Pennsylvania household struggling with high summer utility bills, there’s a new one-time $100 credit that could show up on your account, but only if you already qualified for LIHEAP t...

Despite months of headlines and social media posts, there is still no approved $2,000 tariff dividend check, and no official payment date has been set. The idea remains a political proposal, not a f...

Millions of California households are receiving automatic electricity bill credits in August and September 2026. The California Climate Credit is providing about $886 million in utility-bill relief, w...

If you live in New York and filed a state income tax return, you may be among the 8.2 million households eligible to receive a rebate check worth up to $400 starting this fall. The payment is part of ...