Insights for Every Family

Inflation, rising prices, and utility bills climb higher each year, and finding ways to ease the financial burden is essential. For many Alaskans, the Permanent Fund Dividend (PFD) is a w...

  Deciding when to start taking Social Security benefits is a complex decision with many factors to weigh. While delaying until age 70 provides the largest monthly check, claiming early at age ...

In the search for ways to alleviate the burden of hefty utility bills, many people have turned their gaze upwards, towards the sun. Solar energy isn't just for the tech-savvy or the wealthy; it's ...

The Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) just became even more powerful for Americans. With the Treasury Department’s recent update, renewable energy tax credits now better ser...

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...

The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is expanding its efforts to fight veteran homelessness with a powerful tool: $42 million in grants through the Legal Services for Veterans (LSV) Grant Progr...

Worried your credit score is too low to get a mortgage? You’re not alone—and you still have options. Getting a home loan with bad credit may be harder, but the right lender and lo...

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. ...

California households will see a bit of relief in October 2025 as electricity bill refunds arrive, offering much-needed support during a time of rising costs, inflation pressures, and governm...