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FAFSA Changes: What Students and Parents Need to Know
The Free Application for Federal Student Aid or FAFSA is getting a major makeover for the 2024-2025 school year. The updates aim to simplify the often complicated financial aid process and make college more accessib...
Revealing Lesser-Known Social Security Rules Every American Should Know
Planning for retirement is like piecing together a complex puzzle, and Social Security plays a pivotal role in that picture. Beyond the basics of retirement age and claiming strategies, there are som...
Elected Officials join forces to Assist Utility Customers with Energy Assistance Applications at GIAC
In an effort to address the financial challenges faced by low-income individuals and families in meeting their utility expenses, elected officials Senator Lea Webb and As...
2025 Tax Refunds Are Bigger — Here's How They Can Help With Bills, Utilities, and More
Great news for millions of Americans this tax season—the IRS confirms that 2025 tax refunds are averaging $3,382, a 6.3% increase from last year. This boost is mostly thanks to i...
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...
$9 Million in Energy Assistance Available for 25 NC Counties
Tropical Storm Helene left a lasting impact on communities in Western North Carolina, and its effects will be felt for years to come. Disaster Energy Assistance is now available for households in 25 disaster-decl...
Social Security Benefits Increase: A Welcome Boost for Recipients
In an effort to assist Social Security recipients in managing their expenses, the Social Security Administration has announced a 3.2% increase in benefit payments for 2024. This adjustment is intended to co...
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. ...
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) ...
