When qualifying people got the third stimulus payment, they got a portion of their tax refund a year earlier than they normally should have. The third stimulus is referred to as the 2021 Economic Impact Payment (EIP). This 2021 EIP was an early payment on the 2021 Recovery Rebate Credit! This Recovery Rebate Credit will...Read More

Paying for housing expenses can be overwhelming for many people. This is why the federal government provides a wide range of housing assistance programs. In this article, you can find some interesting information about some popular housing assistance options in the US. The following housing assistance programs are administered by the federal government, although they...Read More

During difficult financial times, people usually consider borrowing from others when they’ve depleted their own resources. Individuals and families may choose to borrow from friends, family members, or even private lenders such as banks. However, besides the fact that they’d have to pay the money back, in some cases with interest, private loans have many...Read More

Many Americans benefited from the three waves of stimulus payments that they received. However, not everyone is aware that they may be eligible for more stimulus funding in 2022. In fact, some people may expect to receive a tax refund of up to $1,400 in 2022 as a result of their tax return. This stimulus...Read More

Struggling with housing expenses? No worries! There are various federal government housing assistance programs that can help you get out of that tight spot. This article will provide you with information on some federally supported housing aid programs. We will also explain how you can benefit from these programs and how to apply. Public Housing...Read More

A lot of people may wonder why we pay our Social Security taxes regularly. The fact is that almost 70 million Americans can benefit from assistance provided by the Social Security Administration (SSA). SSA has 3 programs that aim to financially support Americans. Each of these programs can help an individual in a different way....Read More

Many people have a very hard time keeping up with the cost of housing. In fact, the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) says that affordable housing costs no more than 30% of a household’s income. When households find themselves paying more than that, they are considered cost-burdened (according to HUD). That...Read More

Housing is an expense that many people struggle with. In fact, the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) defines affordable housing as being no more than 30% of a person’s income. If a household puts more than 30% of their income towards housing then they can be considered cost-burdened. If you are...Read More