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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...

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...

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...

How to Receive Discounts on Your Utility Bills Through State Utility Assistance Programs

Many states offer Utility Discount Programs (UDP) and Energy Assistance Programs (EAP) to help low-income residents reduce their electric, gas, water, and sewer bills. Eligible applica...

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 ...

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,...

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 ...