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Work-from-Home? Here’s How to Cut Your Tax Bill in 2025
As inflation and global tariffs continue to impact household and business budgets, many Americans working from home may be overlooking a valuable financial relief: the home office deduction. Whether you're a fre...
How to Manage Your Spending: Top Tips for Smart Financial Decisions
Many people spend their hard-earned cash on a variety of expenses, from dining out to the latest gadgets. Understanding where your money goes can help you make smarter financial decisions and set yourself ...
Tax Relief & Utility Bill Support: Extended Deadlines for Disaster-Affected Americans in 2025
As tax season approaches, millions of Americans are preparing to file their returns, but the IRS provides extended deadlines and financial relief for those living in federa...
State-by-State Energy Aid: Where to Apply Before Summer Funds Disappear
With triple-digit temperatures hitting many parts of the country this summer, your power bill might be rising faster than your thermostat. For families and seniors struggling to stay cool, help is avai...
New Homes Get Cheaper: Price Premium Fading in 30% of Large U.S. Cities
For years, new-construction homes carried a hefty premium over existing homes. But that gap is shrinking fast, and in some markets, it’s disappearing altogether. According to Realtor.com&rsq...
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 ...
LIHEAP: Offering Help to Those Struggling with Heating Bills
As the cold weather lingers, it serves as a reminder that winter is not yet behind us. While some may have managed to keep their thermostats low these past few months, there are still numerous individuals in Iow...
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...
$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...