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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...

Project RELIEF: Springfield’s Lifeline for Struggling Utility Customers

City Water, Light, and Power (CWLP) customers in the Springfield area have a critical lifeline available next month with the Project RELIEF program. Designed to help residents avoid utility shut-offs...

Missed Out on $1,400 IRS Stimulus Payment? You Could Still Get Paid—and Save on Utility Bills

At a time when the cost of living is climbing, especially with inflation driving up utility bills, it’s crucial to take advantage of every opportunity to reduce financial str...

New Homes Get Cheaper: Price Premium Fading in 30% of Large U.S. Cities

For years, new-construction homes carried a hefty premium over existing homes. But that gap is shrinking fast, and in some markets, it’s disappearing altogether. According to Realtor.com&rsq...

New Poll: Does your grocery have more empty shelves?

The new year hasn't stopped ongoing food shortages. Shortages at grocery stores across the country have grown more acute in recent weeks as omicron continues to spread and winter storms have piled on to the supply chain...

7 Reasons Why Cutting Expenses Is Essential to Achieving Financial Success

The first step to achieving financial success is to cut your expenses. Reducing your costs can help you save money and put it toward more profitable ventures, such as investments or paying off debt...

Manage Your Money Smartly: Tips to Help You Cut Personal Expenses

Finances are a major part of everyday life, and managing them responsibly is an essential skill. Developing personal financial management skills can help you stay on top of your expenses and save money in t...

How the Golden State Advantage Card Helps Families

The Golden State Advantage (GSA) card is an electronic benefits card designed to assist millions of families with household expenses. It functions like a debit or credit card and is used to access food assistance benefits,...

How to Claim Pennsylvania’s $800 Rent or Property Tax Rebate This Year

As inflation and rising housing costs continue to impact fixed-income households, Pennsylvania offers targeted relief through its Property Tax/Rent Rebate Program. Designed to ease the financial press...