Insights for Every Family

Relief for Pennsylvania's fixed-income households – the Property Tax/Rent Rebate (PTRR) program now helps more seniors, widows, and disabled adults beat rising costs. Expanded after...

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...

Facing financial challenges can be daunting, especially when it comes to utility bills that keep your home warm in the winter or cool during summer heatwaves.  If you find yourself in such a situation, know that ther...

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...

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...

Illinois seniors and disabled homeowners may soon feel some relief as the state rolls out expanded property tax exemptions under a newly enacted law. Signed by Gov. J.B. Pritzker, the legislatio...

For many American households, Social Security and Supplemental Security Income (SSI) are vital sources of monthly income. These funds help cover essential expenses like housing, food, utilities, a...

New York seniors may get bigger property tax breaks after Governor Kathy Hochul signed legislation letting local governments increase exemptions for qualifying homeowners.   What’s Changing ...

The Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) helps eligible households with energy costs, including heating, cooling, and crisis assistance. You may have access to support you didn’t k...