Insights for Every Family

Nearly 600,000 Alaskans are expected to receive the 2026 Permanent Fund Dividend, worth $1,200 per eligible recipient. The payment includes a $1,000 dividend and a separate $200 energy ...

If you are behind on an electric, gas, water or heating bill, several nonprofit organizations may be able to help. Many provide emergency grants paid directly to the utility company to prevent a shutoff....

A bipartisan group of senators is asking the Trump administration to release LIHEAP funding as early as possible in October, ahead of the winter heating season. Sen. Susan Collins, R-Maine, jo...

Millions of California households are receiving automatic electricity bill credits in August and September 2026. The California Climate Credit is providing about $886 million in utility-bill relief, w...

From coast to coast, June 2025 is shaping up to be a major month for stimulus payments and economic relief programs. Whether you're in Alaska, Sacramento, or Pennsylvania, new financial aid opp...

If you’re worried about rising electric, gas, or water bills this summer, several states have rolled out or extended utility-benefit programs in August 2026. From debt-forgiveness plans in Californ...

State officials are stepping in to ensure that no one is left in the cold this winter. Officials announced Thursday that they are committing $86 million to the Low-income Heating Assistance Program (LIHEAP). ...

The federal government has released another round of funding to help families struggling with utility costs, sending more than $421 million to states, tribes, and territories through the Low Income...

If you live in New York and filed a state income tax return, you may be among the 8.2 million households eligible to receive a rebate check worth up to $400 starting this fall. The payment is part of ...