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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...

FAFSA Changes: What Students and Parents Need to Know

The Free Application for Federal Student Aid or FAFSA is getting a major makeover for the 2024-2025 school year. The updates aim to simplify the often complicated financial aid process and make college more accessib...

Has COVID-19 Compromised Your Finances? Then Rental Assistance Is Available

Although the bulk of the damage caused by COVID-19 has passed, the lingering effects of it can still be felt by millions of people, especially when it comes to their finances. For those who lost t...

Revealing Lesser-Known Social Security Rules Every American Should Know

Planning for retirement is like piecing together a complex puzzle, and Social Security plays a pivotal role in that picture. Beyond the basics of retirement age and claiming strategies, there are som...

Expense Relief for Individuals

With rising inflation, many people are struggling with expenses this year. By the end of 2022, U.S. household debt reached almost $17 trillion. Growing debt is one indication that individuals and households are having a hard time keeping up ...

Tips for Creative Budgeting During Financial Crises

Times are tough, and everywhere you look, it's all too easy to see the effects of financial strain. We may not feel like we have much control over our finances in times of crisis, but that doesn't mean there aren...

Maximizing Savings: Understanding the Alternative Fuel Vehicle Refueling Property Credit

Are you looking to save money while reducing your environmental footprint? The Alternative Fuel Vehicle Refueling Property Credit could be your ticket to achieving both goals.  Le...

U.S. Mortgage Rates Reach New Lows, Creating a Prime Opportunity for Homebuyers

Mortgage rates in the U.S. have plunged to their lowest levels in over a year, presenting a prime opportunity for homebuyers and homeowners looking to refinance. This decline offers some much-n...

A Light Through the Rubble: Finding Hope Amid Disaster in Middle Tennessee

The deadly tornadoes that tore through Middle Tennessee on December 10th left behind unimaginable destruction. Homes were flattened, businesses were damaged, and irreplaceable lives were lost. In ...