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Internet for $10 a Month? How SNAP Helps You Save on Essential Utilities

When you're working to stretch every utility dollar, affordable internet is just as important as electricity or water. Thanks to programs tied to SNAP benefits, some households can now get broadba...

ACP Ended—Here’s How Low-Income Families Can Still Afford Internet

The Affordable Connectivity Program (ACP) was a crucial federal initiative that helped millions of low-income families afford internet access, providing monthly credits of up to $30 ($75 for tribal lands) ...

Get a Stimulus Check Up to $3,900 to Help with Rising Costs and Utility Bills in 2025

Inflation, rising prices, and utility bills climb higher each year, and finding ways to ease the financial burden is essential. For many Alaskans, the Permanent Fund Dividend (PFD) is a w...

9 Ideas That Can Help You Reduce Your Expenses

Living within your means is an integral part of financial well-being. Identifying how to reduce expenses and maximize income is key to achieving financial freedom. However, most people fail to realize how much money they can sa...

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...

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 ...

How the Department of Energy's Reorganization Is Boosting Clean Energy and Jobs Nationwide

The Department of Energy (DOE) has undergone a major reorganization to accelerate clean energy deployment, leading to transformative outcomes. Under Energy Secretary Jennifer Granholm, ...

Limited Access to Healthy Food Puts Strain on Families as Stores Opt Out of Government Program

In the struggle to find stores that accept federal food benefits for low-income families, many children are being forced to forgo essential items like fresh produce and milk. ...

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 ...