Many Americans have never heard of the Lifeline Program. Since 1985, this program has helped eligible low-income Americans with cheaper phone services. The idea behind this program lies in the opportunities and security that good phone service brings. People use phone services for many reasons from their job, their families, emergencies, and more. This program […]
Groceries are an important expense that households need to deal with in one way or another. However, when you are facing financial issues, you might find that purchasing food is more difficult than usual. Many American households prefer to pay for housing and other bills instead of groceries. The federal government created a food assistance […]
No one is really happy when it’s time to pay rent. For the average Joe and Jane, rent takes up a significant percentage of our wages and salaries. With everything getting more expensive every day, rent is no exception. However, there’s no reason to struggle without exploring options that could possibly save you a pretty […]
Do you or someone you know receive Social Security Disability Income (SSDI)? If you do, then you have probably heard about back pay. Back pay is not the formal term that is used to describe “past-due benefits” from the Social Security Administration (SSA). But, that is the common term that most people use. These past-due […]
No one likes dealing with the cost of groceries. Sadly, this expense is a necessary part of life. If you don’t eat, you can’t survive. People dealing with financial hardship may struggle with having enough money to handle the cost of groceries on top of everything else (especially if they have other mouths to feed). […]
The COVID-19 pandemic and its disastrous aftermath drove the global economy into a nosedive that led many people to find difficulty paying their rent on time. Relief is available for those who are struggling and we will go over the basics. Here are a couple of ideas for you to survive the ongoing crisis: Assess […]
Many people across the country have a hard time handling necessary living expenses like the cost of housing. Even those that can handle this expense may still find themselves cost-burdened. Luckily, the federal government understands that people are having a hard time. That is why the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) […]
Roughly 70 million people are able to receive assistance thanks to the Social Security Administration (SSA). Even though most people don’t start thinking about Social Security benefits until they are older, it is important to have a clear understanding as soon as possible. That’s because each support opportunity they provide can help a person dealing with a […]
Many people that have limited incomes with limited resources struggle more than the average person. Luckily, there are support opportunities available that can help. One option that helps people across the country is Supplemental Security Income (SSI). This federal program can provide some much-needed support to those that qualify. However, many people don’t know the […]
Obviously, you need to eat food to survive. But, when you are financially struggling, you might find that buying groceries is harder than usual. Many Americans prefer to choose to pay for housing expenses and other bills, rather than buying food. That is why the Federal Government designed a nutrition assistance program to help low-income […]
