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How to Receive Discounts on Your Utility Bills Through State Utility Assistance Programs
Many states offer Utility Discount Programs (UDP) and Energy Assistance Programs (EAP) to help low-income residents reduce their electric, gas, water, and sewer bills. Eligible applica...
Social Security Administration Confirms Extra $150 in Next Payment
The Social Security Administration (SSA) has recently confirmed that beneficiaries may be eligible for an additional $150 in their upcoming Social Security payment. The SSA employs a calculation method fo...
LIHEAP: Offering Help to Those Struggling with Heating Bills
As the cold weather lingers, it serves as a reminder that winter is not yet behind us. While some may have managed to keep their thermostats low these past few months, there are still numerous individuals in Iow...
Struggling with Utility Bills? You May Qualify for an Extra $967 in SSI
Americans will receive Social Security payments in March and April 2025, and some may qualify for an extra $967 per month through Supplemental Security Income (SSI). With rising utility costs, these b...
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...
Extra $6,710 Social Security Cash in 2025: How Retroactive Payments Can Ease Utility Bills
As millions of Americans receive retroactive Social Security payments averaging $6,710, many beneficiaries may find much-needed financial relief amid rising utility costs. With infla...
Energy Bill Assistance Through Your March 12 Social Security Check
On March 12, 2025, the Social Security Administration (SSA) will issue a new round of payments to eligible retirees. Read: Need Extra Cash? These Stimulus Programs Are Paying Out in March 2025 With ...
ACP Ended—Here’s How Low-Income Families Can Still Afford Internet
The Affordable Connectivity Program (ACP) was a crucial federal initiative that helped millions of low-income families afford internet access, providing monthly credits of up to $30 ($75 for tribal lands) ...
Tax Relief & Utility Bill Support: Extended Deadlines for Disaster-Affected Americans in 2025
As tax season approaches, millions of Americans are preparing to file their returns, but the IRS provides extended deadlines and financial relief for those living in federa...