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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...
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) ...
Project RELIEF: Springfield’s Lifeline for Struggling Utility Customers
City Water, Light, and Power (CWLP) customers in the Springfield area have a critical lifeline available next month with the Project RELIEF program. Designed to help residents avoid utility shut-offs...
The Pros and Cons of Claiming Social Security Benefits at Different Ages
Deciding when to start taking Social Security benefits is a complex decision with many factors to weigh. While delaying until age 70 provides the largest monthly check, claiming early at age ...
Empowering Low-Income Families in Mobile: How $4.45 Million Will Help with Energy Costs
Financial relief is on the way for low-income residents in Mobile, Alabama, thanks to a $4.45 million grant awarded to Mobile Community Action (MCA). This funding is part of $44.5 milli...
Energy Bill Assistance Through Your March 12 Social Security Check
On March 12, 2025, the Social Security Administration (SSA) will issue a new round of payments to eligible retirees. Read: Need Extra Cash? These Stimulus Programs Are Paying Out in March 2025 With ...
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,...
$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...
