Insights for Every Family
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Financial Support is Life Support for South Dakota's Volunteer Firefighters
They drop everything when the alarm sounds to rush into danger for the safety of others. The 10,000 volunteer firefighters serving nearly 300 departments across South Dakota are the heartbeat of eme...
Seniors, Cut Your Energy Bills: Here’s the Program You Need
Are you a senior looking for ways to reduce your monthly expenses? One area where you can save big is energy bills, and the Weatherization Assistance Program (WAP) is here to help. This program is designed to...
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...
Limited Access to Healthy Food Puts Strain on Families as Stores Opt Out of Government Program
In the struggle to find stores that accept federal food benefits for low-income families, many children are being forced to forgo essential items like fresh produce and milk. ...
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...
Buckle Up for LIHEAP: Your Guide to Energy Assistance in Champaign County
As the cool weather approaches, Champaign County residents have a valuable opportunity to get help with their energy bills. The Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) is gearing up to pro...
Are You Struggling With Utility Bills? LIHEAP Applications Now Open for All
The Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) has officially opened its doors to the general public, starting last Monday, January 6. This essential program, designed to help families mana...
Social Security Benefits Increase: A Welcome Boost for Recipients
In an effort to assist Social Security recipients in managing their expenses, the Social Security Administration has announced a 3.2% increase in benefit payments for 2024. This adjustment is intended to co...
Elected Officials join forces to Assist Utility Customers with Energy Assistance Applications at GIAC
In an effort to address the financial challenges faced by low-income individuals and families in meeting their utility expenses, elected officials Senator Lea Webb and As...
