Today, we live in a connected world, one that relies on the Internet for many vital things such as work, staying in contact with friends, education, and advocacy. A situation only compounded by the recent pandemic where many people switched to working from home, and others used the internet as their main source of communication...Read More

Everyone finds taxes stressful, especially the people who do not have the resources to manage the tax filing process well. As a matter of fact, the Center on Budget and Policy Priorities (CBPP) estimates that 12 million Americans do not file an annual tax return. There are a wide range of reasons that people decide...Read More

There are Americans that need the type of help that they receive from the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP). This is because the SNAP benefits make it more straightforward to deal with the cost of food. Typically, the eligibility requirements for the SNAP are generalized across the United States. States can update the requirements of...Read More

In many scenarios, low-income people struggle to afford housing on their own. This is where the government enters the picture. Voucher programs are especially popular; they appear to make a significant difference. However, they can be a bit hard to understand. That is why this article aims to break them down for you! Housing Choice...Read More

With the Section 8 Program, you will find that there are four main eligibility requirements that define whether you qualify for financial assistance or not. It’s important to keep in mind that even though the specifics will vary by area, these four requirements will be what is considered when determining eligibility. The four main requirements...Read More

A down payment refers to a sum of funds that a homebuyer needs to pay in the first stages of buying a home. It is not a part of the overall mortgage and home buyers provide it upfront. It represents the amount of equity you will have in your new house.  However, it can be...Read More

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