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#financial-assistance

The IRS is sitting on $92 million in unclaimed California tax returns. How to know if you qualify

California taxpayers must file their 2021 tax returns by April 15 to avoid forfeiting $92.3 million in refunds.

fromFingerlakes1.com

15 hours ago

New York City

Who qualifies for NY inflation refund checks in 2025? | Fingerlakes1.com

New York is issuing inflation relief payments in 2025 to help residents offset rising living costs.

Fundraising

Giving Kitchen Celebrates First Quarter 2025 Impact and Milestones

Giving Kitchen made significant strides in Q1 2025, providing critical assistance and resources to food service workers in need.

20 hours ago

Brooklyn

Free Veterinary Clinic Supports Brooklyn Pet Owners Facing Financial Hardship

Brooklyn pet owners can receive free veterinary care on May 10, aiming to support those facing financial hardships.

fromwww.fb101.com

1 week ago

Fundraising

Giving Kitchen Celebrates First Quarter 2025 Impact and Milestones

Giving Kitchen made significant strides in Q1 2025, providing critical assistance and resources to food service workers in need.

20 hours ago

Brooklyn

Free Veterinary Clinic Supports Brooklyn Pet Owners Facing Financial Hardship

Brooklyn pet owners can receive free veterinary care on May 10, aiming to support those facing financial hardships.

more#community-support

#social-security

1 week ago

Retirement

7 Lesser-Known Social Security Programs and Provisions

Social Security offers lesser-known benefits like Child-in-Care and Divorced Spouse benefits, which can significantly aid caregivers and divorced individuals.

6 months ago

Information security

Social Security 2025: The new COLA Number Announced

The 2.5% COLA increase ensures that Social Security beneficiaries maintain purchasing power amid rising living costs. It starts in January 2025.

1 week ago

Retirement

7 Lesser-Known Social Security Programs and Provisions

Social Security offers lesser-known benefits like Child-in-Care and Divorced Spouse benefits, which can significantly aid caregivers and divorced individuals.

6 months ago

Information security

Social Security 2025: The new COLA Number Announced

The 2.5% COLA increase ensures that Social Security beneficiaries maintain purchasing power amid rising living costs. It starts in January 2025.

more#social-security

Non-profit organizations

fromSFGATE

2 weeks ago

Nurses Eligible for Mortgage Assistance and Grants Through Homebuying Programs

Nurses face challenges in homeownership due to salary vs. housing prices, but there are programs available to assist them.

#social-tariffs

fromwww.theargus.co.uk

fromwww.thenorthernecho.co.uk

London politics

Martin Lewis: How to cut your water bills by up to 90 per cent

Households may save up to 90% on water bills with social tariffs.

Many eligible families are missing out on savings of approximately £160 per year.

2 weeks ago

Beer

Huge water bills discounts for pensioners and families - how to apply

Households can save up to 90% on water bills through social tariffs.

fromwww.theargus.co.uk

fromwww.thenorthernecho.co.uk

London politics

Martin Lewis: How to cut your water bills by up to 90 per cent

Households may save up to 90% on water bills with social tariffs.

Many eligible families are missing out on savings of approximately £160 per year.

2 weeks ago

Beer

Huge water bills discounts for pensioners and families - how to apply

Households can save up to 90% on water bills through social tariffs.

Trump's VA is ending a rescue program that's saved 17,000 military veterans' homes

The VA will terminate a successful mortgage rescue program that supported veterans facing home loss, creating uncertainty for those still in need.

fromwww.housingwire.com

7 months ago

Real estate

Veterans are largely unaware of housing grants for aging in place

Many veterans are unaware of available VA grants for aging in place.

Heightened awareness of VA support programs is essential for veterans' home modifications.

A significant number of veterans express a strong preference to age in place.

US news

fromwww.npr.org

3 weeks ago

Trump's VA is ending a rescue program that's saved 17,000 military veterans' homes

The VA will terminate a successful mortgage rescue program that supported veterans facing home loss, creating uncertainty for those still in need.

fromwww.housingwire.com

7 months ago

Real estate

Veterans are largely unaware of housing grants for aging in place

Many veterans are unaware of available VA grants for aging in place.

Heightened awareness of VA support programs is essential for veterans' home modifications.

A significant number of veterans express a strong preference to age in place.

more#veterans-affairs

3 weeks ago

Renovation

I owe $17K in mortgage payments and face daily panic attacks-can I get a loan modification?

Banks typically prefer loan modifications over foreclosure, especially if the borrower resumes regular payments.

fromPortlandTribune.com

NYC parents

LETTER: Oregon's vote against Measure 118 hurt the vulnerable

Measure 118's defeat denied vital assistance to vulnerable Oregonians.

Fundraising

fromLos Angeles Times

Many U.S. Olympians struggle to get by. Now they'll get a $100,000 retirement boost

A new USOPC program provides $100,000 retirement benefits per Olympic Games to assist athletes financially after their careers.

Artificial intelligence

fromNature

Can AI help beat poverty? Researchers test ways to aid the poorest people

AI is transforming poverty relief efforts by enabling targeted financial aid to those in need during the COVID-19 pandemic.

US news

fromwww.npr.org

Black farmers among those left in limbo amid federal funding freeze

Small farmers like Gale Livingstone face uncertainty due to funding cuts and policy changes affecting their viability.

#health-insurance

fromwww.mercurynews.com

California

Covered California enrollment reaches record-high numbers days before enrollment closes

Covered California achieved record enrollment of 1.9 million, with a significant increase in new members due to increased financial assistance.

fromSacramento Bee

California

Covered California open enrollment is nearly over. Buy a 2025 health plan or pay tax penalty

Covered California is set to reach over 1.9 million enrollees, a record number, driven by financial assistance available in 2025.

fromwww.mercurynews.com

California

Covered California enrollment reaches record-high numbers days before enrollment closes

Covered California achieved record enrollment of 1.9 million, with a significant increase in new members due to increased financial assistance.

fromSacramento Bee

California

Covered California open enrollment is nearly over. Buy a 2025 health plan or pay tax penalty

Covered California is set to reach over 1.9 million enrollees, a record number, driven by financial assistance available in 2025.

more#health-insurance

Miscellaneous

fromFast Company

fromNon Profit News | Nonprofit Quarterly

Medicaid, SBA loans, student loans, SNAP: What is and isn't affected by Trump's freeze on federal grants?

The White House paused federal grants and loans to review alignment with Trump's executive orders.

Miscellaneous

Federal Funding Freeze Could Decimate Nonprofits - Non Profit News | Nonprofit Quarterly

The White House has halted all federal loans and grants pending review, threatening the US nonprofit sector and civil society.

fromwww.standard.co.uk

London

Carers, lone parents and disabled Londoners at risk from changes to council tax rules, warns Sadiq Khan

Sir Sadiq Khan warns that changes to council tax benefit may financially burden poorer Londoners and calls for a review of the support system.

fromSFGATE

SF real estate

Do I Have To Pay Rent After My Apartment Burns Down?

Renters in Los Angeles may not owe rent if their rental is destroyed; laws vary based on the rental's condition.

from247wallst.com

fromwww.thenorthernecho.co.uk

Miscellaneous

My sister manipulated my mom to pay off her $33k credit card debt before she died. How can I deduct that from her inheritance?

Financial support to one sibling over another can lead to disputes and strained relationships among family members.

5 months ago

Miscellaneous

Every energy firm offering 150 energy bill support this winter - how to apply

Thousands of households could save £150 on energy bills this winter through the Warm Home Discount Scheme, while eligibility depends on location and income.

The scheme applies to multiple major energy providers in England, Wales, and Scotland.

fromwww.cnbc.com

6 months ago

Real estate

How a homeowners insurance provision can help with living expenses after a natural disaster

Loss of use coverage in homeowners insurance helps cover living expenses if your home is uninhabitable due to a disaster.

fromIrish Independent

7 months ago

Privacy professionals

Renters could get 2,000 boost across two years in new Budget plans

Fianna Fáil is proposing a €1,000 rent tax credit for 2024 and 2025 to assist struggling renters with rising living costs.

Brooklyn

City to Help New Yorkers Access Available Benefits

The 'Money in Your Pocket' initiative helps New Yorkers access benefits to make life more affordable.

Business

The Federal Child Tax Credit Allowed Some Parents to Go It Alone

The enhanced Child Tax Credit allowed low-income mothers to leave unwanted partners during the pandemic, positively impacting family stability and personal autonomy.

#medical-debt

Brooklyn

Northwell Health Expands Financial Assistance For Patients

Uninsured/under-insured NYers now eligible for free/discounted care at Northwell Health facilities.

fromwww.dailynews.com

Medicine

California county requires hospitals to report patient medical debt, as a way to reduce bills

Medical debt in L.A. County disproportionately affects low-income and minority communities, leading to ripple effects like food insecurity and limited access to future care.

US news

L.A. County Aims to Eliminate Medical Debt for 150,000 Residents

L.A. County plans to forgive medical debt of its poorest residents, aiming to alleviate financial burdens and ensure access to necessary care.

Brooklyn

Northwell Health Expands Financial Assistance For Patients

Uninsured/under-insured NYers now eligible for free/discounted care at Northwell Health facilities.

Medicine

fromwww.dailynews.com

California county requires hospitals to report patient medical debt, as a way to reduce bills

Medical debt in L.A. County disproportionately affects low-income and minority communities, leading to ripple effects like food insecurity and limited access to future care.

fromwww.independent.co.uk

US news

L.A. County Aims to Eliminate Medical Debt for 150,000 Residents

L.A. County plans to forgive medical debt of its poorest residents, aiming to alleviate financial burdens and ensure access to necessary care.

more#medical-debt

fromBusiness Insider

9 months ago

Parenting

I'm 23 and getting my master's degree. My parents can't help me financially, so I moved in with them to save money.

Parents' support for pursuing a Master's degree is crucial, even if it means moving back in with them for financial help.

11 months ago

Business

Mortgage crisis deepens as one in four face missing payments this year

A quarter of Britain's mortgage holders may face payment defaults by year-end due to soaring interest rates.