Insights for Every Family

The State of Alaska is issuing a $1,000 Permanent Fund Dividend (PFD) payment to eligible residents for 2025. There is no new “stimulus” payment in January 2026, but final 2025 PFD paymen...

Facing financial challenges can be daunting, especially when it comes to utility bills that keep your home warm in the winter or cool during summer heatwaves.  If you find yourself in such a situation, know that ther...

If paying for electricity, gas, heating, or cooling is hard, the U.S. government and local agencies offer several programs to help lower-income households. The two biggest are:   1. LIHEAP (Utility Bil...

New York seniors may get bigger property tax breaks after Governor Kathy Hochul signed legislation letting local governments increase exemptions for qualifying homeowners.   What’s Changing ...

Illinois seniors and disabled homeowners may soon feel some relief as the state rolls out expanded property tax exemptions under a newly enacted law. Signed by Gov. J.B. Pritzker, the legislatio...

Finding affordable housing in New York City can be challenging, but NYC Housing Connect makes it easier by providing access to rental and homeownership opportunities. Whether you're looking for an af...

Several U.S. states are issuing direct payments, rebates, and tax relief this October 2025, including California, Georgia, Pennsylvania, and New York. Each program is designed to provide fin...

From coast to coast, June 2025 is shaping up to be a major month for stimulus payments and economic relief programs. Whether you're in Alaska, Sacramento, or Pennsylvania, new financial aid opp...

New York residents could receive up to $500 off their heating bills this winter through the federally funded Home Energy Assistance Program (HEAP). Governor Kathy Hochul is urging eligible househo...