LIHEAP and Your Taxes: Does Energy Assistance Count as Taxable Income for Seniors?

Worried that LIHEAP energy assistance could raise your tax bill or affect Social Security? Learn the facts about how these grants are treated at tax time.

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Phone & Internet May 20, 2026

Lifeline Program Switch Providers: How Seniors Can Keep Their Discount Without Losing a Single Month

Switching phone or internet providers while on the Lifeline program can accidentally cost you your discount. Here is what seniors need to know before making a move.

By SavingsHunter Staff · 6 min read

Insurance Savings May 20, 2026

Why Home Insurance Costs More by Location — And What Seniors Can Do About It

Your ZIP code quietly shapes your home insurance bill in ways most people never see. Learn how seniors 55+ can fight back against geography-based pricing and save.

By SavingsHunter Staff · 6 min read

Disability-Specific May 20, 2026

Can a Parent or Grandparent Manage an ABLE Account? Understanding ABLE Account Authorized Individuals

Older family members can open and manage an ABLE account on behalf of a loved one with disabilities. Learn how the authorized individual role works and what it means for your family.

By SavingsHunter Staff · 6 min read

Transportation May 19, 2026

How to Get a Senior Transit Card for an Elderly Parent: A Caregiver's Complete Guide

Learn how to help an aging parent or disabled loved one obtain and manage a reduced fare transit card, including how to act as an authorized representative.

By SavingsHunter Staff · 6 min read

Housing May 19, 2026

Does Rental Assistance Affect Social Security Benefits? What Renters 55+ Need to Know

Emergency Rental Assistance can help you stay housed without putting your Social Security, Medicaid, or SNAP benefits at risk. Here is what you need to know.

By SavingsHunter Staff · 5 min read