Food is needed for survival, but when you are going through financial problems, you may find that purchasing food is more difficult than usual. Many families across the United States choose to cover housing costs and other bills instead of buying food. Because of this, the federal government established a nutrition support program that offers...Read More

Rent can be exhausting for a lot of people to manage. According to Statista, the approximate rent per month for an apartment unit in the United States in February 2022 was $1,129. Some people cannot afford to pay that kind of money on rent, especially if they want their housing costs to be affordable. As...Read More

Housing is getting more expensive every day and it’s not showing any signs of slowing down soon. Housing makes up for a large portion of people’s monthly spending in the U.S. The Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) states that a household should spend no more than 30% of their income on their housing...Read More

With the cost of everything on the rise, supply-chain issues, and inflation at an all-time high, many Americans are finding themselves in a tough spot financially. What a lot of people don’t realize is that there are several long-standing government funded programs that offer support to those in need. Let this article serve as a...Read More

Could you be eligible for a $1,400 stimulus check in 2022? We explain everything that you need to know about this fourth round of stimulus payments. If the global health crisis has made it difficult to sustain yourself financially then you should be happy to know that there is a fourth stimulus payment available in...Read More

Helps Keep Utilities Connected for Low Income Families with Rising Energy Costs What is LIHEAP? These certainly are unprecedented times which means a lot of uncertainty for families who find themselves in the lower income brackets. The government is working overtime to support programs that are designed to help keep these families in functional homes....Read More

A new order was issued by the CDC on August 3, 2021 to halt evictions in counties where COVID-19 cases are climbing rapidly. If you already submitted a CDC Declaration and it still holds true you do not need to resubmit anything to your landlord. However, if you have not given notice to your landlord...Read More

Navigating the healthcare system can be tough, especially if you simply can’t afford insurance or out-of-pocket care. Medicaid could be the answer you’re looking for. There are currently 72.2 million people covered through Medicaid as of November 2020. The program provides health coverage to eligible low-income adults, children, pregnant women, elderly adults and people with...Read More

If you know you are in need of Social Security disability (SSDI) or Supplemental Security Income (SSI) then the first question on your mind is likely where to begin? On the surface, applying for benefits may seem like a simple task, you download some forms and submit them to the Social Security Administration (SSA). The...Read More