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Financial Help

Help paying your electric bill

Help Paying Your Electric Bill: Assistance Options & Resources

By Pat McManamon | February 23, 2018

There are a lot of consequences to falling behind on utility bills, not only the possibility of your power being turned off, but also long-term financial damage, including lowering your…

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Debt Relief for Low Income Americans

By Robert Shaw | February 5, 2018

Debt is that extra weight you can’t seem to lose. Best-case scenario, it’s uncomfortable and you feel it everywhere you go. Worst case, the pounds of debt keep adding up…

African American family at home

Financial Assistance Programs & Grants for Black and African Americans

By George Morris | January 31, 2018

About Financial Help for Families Government and academic research show that African Americans are much more susceptible to falling into the deep debt trap than the White population. The main…

Disabled Man Wheelchair Help

Financial Help for People With Disabilities

By Pat McManamon | November 7, 2017

The solutions may be as simple as learning options about how to overcome credit card debt or using a nonprofit debt management program, which consolidates your bills and lowers your…

Hope for Domestic Violence Survivors

Finding Financial Help for Domestic Violence Victims

By Joey Johnston | November 6, 2017

Domestic violence, as experts are learning and victims have known for a long time, goes way beyond simply “violence.” It also goes way beyond the statistics that estimate about 10…

Foster Care

Aging Out of Foster Care: Financial Assistance & Resources

By George Morris | August 16, 2017

The foster care system is designed to provide care for children whose parents, for whatever reason, are unable to do so. The system isn’t perfect, but it does help thousands…

Medicaid: What to know

Medicaid: How to Qualify, How to Enroll, and What it Covers

By George Morris | April 20, 2017

If you are going through a financial crisis and have growing problems with debt or your income has been reduced (through the loss of a job or a cutback in…

SNAP Benefits Application

What Is Snap? How To Apply, Eligibility and How Much To Expect

By Pat McManamon | April 12, 2017

Stretching every dollar to cover necessities is daunting for many Americans, particularly in times of economic uncertainty. The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) is a vital lifeline for millions, offering…

Senior Women with piggy bank

Financial Help for Senior Citizens

By Joey Johnston | February 23, 2017

About Senior Citizens Debt Relief Where have the years gone? Nearly every 60-something person has wondered and worried about the passage of time. One minute, you’re starting a career and…

Widow Debt

Financial Help for Widows

By Tom Jackson | February 22, 2017

About Debt Help for Widows Losing a spouse can turn your life upside down. Aside from grief, a major challenge is loss of income. There are many places widows can…

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