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Housing Assistance for Seniors: 5 Ways to Get Help With Rent, Utilities and Housing Costs
Older adults facing high housing costs may have several programs and resources available to help Housing is one of the biggest expenses for Americans age 55 and older. Many seniors st...
California Utility Bill Relief 2026: Who Gets the Automatic Climate Credit?
Millions of California households are receiving automatic electricity bill credits in August and September 2026. The California Climate Credit is providing about $886 million in utility-bill relief, w...
LIHEAP Heating Assistance 2026: Senators Urge HHS to Release Funds Before Winter
A bipartisan group of senators is asking the Trump administration to release LIHEAP funding as early as possible in October, ahead of the winter heating season. Sen. Susan Collins, R-Maine, jo...
Utility Assistance Programs by State: August 2026 Updates & Deadlines
If you’re worried about rising electric, gas, or water bills this summer, several states have rolled out or extended utility-benefit programs in August 2026. From debt-forgiveness plans in Californ...
Winter Heating Assistance: State Allocates $86M to LIHEAP Program
State officials are stepping in to ensure that no one is left in the cold this winter. Officials announced Thursday that they are committing $86 million to the Low-income Heating Assistance Program (LIHEAP). ...
Pennsylvania’s Automatic $100 Energy Credit: Who Gets It and When?
If you’re a Pennsylvania household struggling with high summer utility bills, there’s a new one-time $100 credit that could show up on your account, but only if you already qualified for LIHEAP t...
Tariff Dividend Check Timeline: When Might You See the $2,000 Payout?
Despite months of headlines and social media posts, there is still no approved $2,000 tariff dividend check, and no official payment date has been set. The idea remains a political proposal, not a f...
New York Homeowners to Get School Property Tax Relief This Summer: STAR Checks Up to $1,500
New York homeowners will see school property tax relief hit this summer, thanks to the state’s School Tax Relief (STAR) program. With more than $2 billion in total benefits go...
Ohio Summer Crisis Program 2026: How Households Can Get Help With Cooling Costs
Some Ohio households may qualify for help keeping their homes cool this summer. The Home Energy Assistance Summer Crisis Program offers a one-time benefit to eligible Ohioans to help cover cool...
