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Inflation Makes Saving for Emergencies Even More Difficult for Americans

Even before inflation hit in 2022 and the COVID-19 pandemic caused housing and food prices to soar, Americans already had a tough time saving for any kind of emergency. The COVID-19 pandemic made the si...

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,...

Operation Fuel’s 2025 Winter Energy Assistance Program: Help for Connecticut Residents

Operation Fuel has launched its 2025 Winter Energy Assistance Program to help Connecticut residents stay warm during the cold months. The program offers up to $500 in emergency assista...

Facing Housing Trouble? This $42M Program Supports Veterans With Legal Aid

The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is expanding its efforts to fight veteran homelessness with a powerful tool: $42 million in grants through the Legal Services for Veterans (LSV) Grant Progr...

The Heat is On: How You Can Save on Your Cooling Bills This Summer

The mercury is on the upswing throughout the country as summer is quickly approaching. Many homeowners may be worried about what the arrival of the heat will do to their electric bill in the coming month...

A New Boost for Renewable Energy: How the Inflation Reduction Act is Powering American Innovation

The Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) just became even more powerful for Americans. With the Treasury Department’s recent update, renewable energy tax credits now better ser...

Stretching Your SNAP Benefits: Who’s Getting Their SNAP Payments in Texas & Florida in March 2025?

Countless Texas and Florida residents rely on the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) to help cover essential food costs. For those receiving benefits, knowing...

Sky-High Housing Prices in the U.S.: What They Mean for First-Time Buyers and Where to Get Help

Imagine dreaming of your first home, only to find out that it's never been harder to afford. That’s the reality many Americans are facing today, as home prices in the ...