On Saturday morning, The House of Representatives officially passed the American Rescue Plan which includes larger stimulus checks, aid for the unemployed and support for businesses affected by the COVID-19 pandemic. The legislative proposal provides a third stimulus check of $1,400 for a single taxpayer, $2,800 for a married couple (filing jointly), and an additional...Read More

Shortly after announcing the $900 billion economic relief package on Sunday night, President Trump called for the $600 stimulus checks to be increased to $2,000 per person.On Dec 28th the U.S. House of Representatives voted to pass a bill increasing the stimulus checks to $2,000—which received a required two-thirds majority vote of the members to...Read More

On December 20th congressional leaders reached an agreement on a $900 billion Coronavirus relief package. This is a long awaited decision for American citizens, who are now eligible to receive up to another $600 in stimulus payments. Here’s What We Know About The Second Round Stimulus Payments: Lawmakers are finalizing the legislation around the stimulus...Read More

Like many things affected during the COVID-19 pandemic, the process to get approved for Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) has become even more difficult for disabled individuals seeking critical financial support.  SSDI approvals can take months (or even years) during the best of times. However, there are still many options available to help you navigate...Read More

There is a lot at stake during the 2020 presidential election, including one of the most important issues being discussed — the future of Social Security. Millions of Americans depend on Social Security Disability Benefits (SSDI) as an essential source of income in times of need. If you cannot work due to a disability, the...Read More

Are your personal debts becoming overwhelming? If so, there are programs available to help you reduce or eliminate your debt completely. Stop Creditor Calls and Protect Your Assets with Proven Programs The Federal Government has debt relief options for people falling behind on a variety of debts including: Mortgage payments Car loans Credit card debt...Read More

Social Security is a part of the retirement plan for almost every American worker and provides the majority of income to most elderly Americans. As of June 2020, over 64 million US citizens (approximately 1 in every 6 Americans) collected Social Security benefits.  The maximum monthly Social Security benefit that an individual can receive in...Read More

The CARES Act, which included a first round of stimulus check payments in April 2020, saw the US government pay out over $2 trillion in cash payments to Americans. Top negotiators on Capitol Hill continue to make the case for another stimulus relief bill that would include another round of stimulus checks for those who...Read More

The Weatherization Assistance Program (WAP) helps low-income households reduce their energy costs by making their homes more energy efficient. The program is funded by the U.S. Department of Energy, and is often administered by the same agency that offers the Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP).Once approved, your local WAP provider will conduct a...Read More

The Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) helps families in need afford home energy services and reduce the health and safety concerns that can be caused by unsafe heating and cooling practices. LIHEAP is a federally funded program with budget and coverage specifics that are determined by each state. In general, LIHEAP assists low...Read More