Insights for Every Family

Few states are issuing new stimulus checks or rebates in 2026—mostly wrapping 2025 cycles. No widespread renewals.   2026 State Stimulus Checks These are limited new rounds; mostly 2025...

The State of Alaska is issuing a $1,000 Permanent Fund Dividend (PFD) payment to eligible residents for 2025. There is no new “stimulus” payment in January 2026, but final 2025 PFD paymen...

Relief for Pennsylvania's fixed-income households – the Property Tax/Rent Rebate (PTRR) program now helps more seniors, widows, and disabled adults beat rising costs. Expanded after...

Facing financial challenges can be daunting, especially when it comes to utility bills that keep your home warm in the winter or cool during summer heatwaves.  If you find yourself in such a situation, know that ther...

If paying for electricity, gas, heating, or cooling is hard, the U.S. government and local agencies offer several programs to help lower-income households. The two biggest are:   1. LIHEAP (Utility Bil...

Ohio electric customers may soon see lower bills after regulators approved a $249 million settlement with FirstEnergy tied to the House Bill 6 corruption scandal. The rel...

With grocery prices on the rise, finding the right credit card to maximize your savings on grocery purchases is more important than ever. The best credit cards for groceries in 202...

The Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) helps eligible households with energy costs, including heating, cooling, and crisis assistance. You may have access to support you didn’t k...

With energy and utility costs rising across the U.S., millions of Social Security beneficiaries are set to receive larger monthly payments in 2025, providing much-needed relief. Thanks to...