Insights for Every Family
Welcome to a space where wisdom meets warmth, and every read brings you one step closer to mastering the art of family life.
Limited Access to Healthy Food Puts Strain on Families as Stores Opt Out of Government Program
In the struggle to find stores that accept federal food benefits for low-income families, many children are being forced to forgo essential items like fresh produce and milk. ...
FAFSA Changes: What Students and Parents Need to Know
The Free Application for Federal Student Aid or FAFSA is getting a major makeover for the 2024-2025 school year. The updates aim to simplify the often complicated financial aid process and make college more accessib...
Revealing Lesser-Known Social Security Rules Every American Should Know
Planning for retirement is like piecing together a complex puzzle, and Social Security plays a pivotal role in that picture. Beyond the basics of retirement age and claiming strategies, there are som...
Buckle Up for LIHEAP: Your Guide to Energy Assistance in Champaign County
As the cool weather approaches, Champaign County residents have a valuable opportunity to get help with their energy bills. The Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) is gearing up to pro...
9 Ideas That Can Help You Reduce Your Expenses
Living within your means is an integral part of financial well-being. Identifying how to reduce expenses and maximize income is key to achieving financial freedom. However, most people fail to realize how much money they can sa...
Are You Struggling With Utility Bills? LIHEAP Applications Now Open for All
The Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) has officially opened its doors to the general public, starting last Monday, January 6. This essential program, designed to help families mana...
A Light Through the Rubble: Finding Hope Amid Disaster in Middle Tennessee
The deadly tornadoes that tore through Middle Tennessee on December 10th left behind unimaginable destruction. Homes were flattened, businesses were damaged, and irreplaceable lives were lost. In ...
Beware of Student Loan Scams: Protect Yourself With These Key Tips
In the world of finance, where large sums of money constantly change hands, scammers see ample opportunity. One area particularly rife with fraud is student loans. As students and graduates aim to navi...
Financial Discipline and Money Management: Keys to Keeping Expenses Low
Financial discipline involves creating a budget and sticking to it, monitoring expenses, tracking spending patterns, and setting goals for making changes in spending habits. It also means being smart ...
