Gas costs a lot. Americans have always had to deal with this burden, but things have gotten worse recently. The national average price for gas as of August 2022 was $4.11 per gallon for regular gas. It was even more for other gas types at $4.56 for...
Some people struggle to pay for their groceries. Fortunately, the federal government recognizes this is a common problem for Americans. They have a number of food aid programs that can help those in need. The Commodity Supplemental Food Program (CSFP) is one of those assistance programs. Many...
The housing market has various options to find out where to purchase your next home. One type of affordable type of home to think about is purchasing a home that faces foreclosure. Individuals can consider this option during the home buying process. This is because foreclosed homes are typically listed...
You need to eat food to survive, but when you are facing financial hardships, it may be harder than usual to buy groceries for you and your family. There are many American households that prioritize paying for housing costs and other bills as opposed to buying groceries. This is why...
Unfortunately, some people cannot manage the necessary costs of housing each month. If you find it a challenge to handle your housing costs (rent and utilities), then you are not the only one. But, there might be more support than you think! This is because when individuals want to begin...
Did you know that there might be money you can claim but you have no idea about? This is the case if your name appears in an unclaimed property database. Each year, state agencies receive reports of billions of dollars from unclaimed refunds, uncashed checks, forgotten security deposits, and even...
Many individuals are finding it a challenge to stay on track with their housing costs. It is a good rule of thumb to maintain housing costs to no more than 30% of your monthly gross income. This is what it means for your housing to be affordable, according to...
It may not come to you as a surprise, but housing is an expense that many Americans overspend on. Experts recommend that families do not spend more than 30% of their gross income on housing. When families go beyond that 30%, they become cost-burdened. This may lead families...
There comes a time in everyone’s life when things don’t go exactly their way. Things can happen that cause a person to go through severe distress. One direct cause of such stress is natural disasters. Thankfully, the government keeps in mind that disasters can strike at any point. There are...
It is a challenge for low-income Americans to look for affordable housing by themselves. This is where the federal government can help. One assistance option that is available from the government is housing choice vouchers. These vouchers come from the housing choice voucher program. also known as Section 8. Unfortunately,...
