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Medical emergencies pop up with little or no warning, often leaving families struggling to find a way to pay for needed care. Lower and middle-income families may have inadequate …
Childcare is a significant decision and a major expense that thousands of families have to manage on a daily basis. For most, it’s not a choice: Without work, there …
Child Tax Credit The US government provides a tax credit that allows parents to reduce their federal income taxes up to $1000 for each qualifying child younger than 17 …
Making ends meet can be a daily struggle for a low-income family. Just when you feel like you’re getting ahead, you run into unexpected expenses: car trouble, job loss, …
For the Disabled Funding is available to provide assistance for those with disabilities. Disabled individuals can get money to construct ramps onto their homes, install handicapped doorways, and make …
Part 3 of 3 – Unemployment Assistance & Emergency Aid Assistance for the Unemployed One of the greatest challenges for any family is what happens when its bread winner …
Applying for US Unemployment Insurance One of the most confusing parts about applying for unemployment in the United States is meeting the requirements to seek new employment. While all …
How to File an Unemployment Application Losing a job can be one of the most devastating and stressful events in a person’s life. Not only does it suddenly isolate …
Applying for Unemployment Benefits People who work regularly at nearly any job and put in at least 35 hours per week will likely qualify for full unemployment benefits within …
Who is Eligible for LIHEAP The federal statute states that individuals or families making less than 150% of the poverty line or 60% of the median state incomes are …