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When Your Emergency Rental Assistance Application Is Stuck in Limbo: How to Diagnose the Delay and Push It Through

If your emergency rental assistance application is delayed with no response, you are not alone. Learn why applications stall and how to get yours moving before eviction risk grows.

November 10, 2026 · 5 min read
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Can Link Up Help You Keep a Phone Line for a Parent in a Nursing Home or Memory Care Facility? What Families Need to Know
Phone & Internet November 10, 2026

Can Link Up Help You Keep a Phone Line for a Parent in a Nursing Home or Memory Care Facility? What Families Need to Know

Families caring for elderly parents in nursing homes may qualify for the Link Up phone program. Learn how this federal benefit works for institutionalized residents.

By SavingsHunter Staff · 6 min read
Why Living Alone on a Fixed Income Makes You More Likely to Qualify for Medicare Savings Programs Than You Think
Healthcare November 10, 2026

Why Living Alone on a Fixed Income Makes You More Likely to Qualify for Medicare Savings Programs Than You Think

If you live alone and worry Medicare costs are stretching your budget, you may qualify for help. Learn how the Medicare Savings Programs single person income limit works and why solo households often qualify more easily than they expect.

By SavingsHunter Staff · 5 min read
TANF and Grandparent Taxes: How Cash Assistance Affects Your Tax Return, Dependent Claims, and Child Tax Credit Eligibility
Financial Assistance November 10, 2026

TANF and Grandparent Taxes: How Cash Assistance Affects Your Tax Return, Dependent Claims, and Child Tax Credit Eligibility

If you're a grandparent raising grandchildren and receiving TANF, learn how these benefits affect your taxes, dependent claims, and eligibility for the Child Tax Credit.

By SavingsHunter Staff · 6 min read
LIHEAP Eligibility for Part-Time and Seasonal Workers: How Seniors with Variable Income Can Still Qualify for Energy Assistance
Financial Assistance November 9, 2026

LIHEAP Eligibility for Part-Time and Seasonal Workers: How Seniors with Variable Income Can Still Qualify for Energy Assistance

Many seniors with part-time or seasonal income don't realize they may qualify for LIHEAP energy assistance. Learn how the program's short look-back window can work in your favor.

By SavingsHunter Staff · 6 min read
Can an Employer Contribute to Your ABLE Account? What Workers With Disabilities Need to Know
Disability-Specific November 9, 2026

Can an Employer Contribute to Your ABLE Account? What Workers With Disabilities Need to Know

Employers can make direct contributions to your ABLE account — a little-known workplace benefit that can boost your tax-free savings. Here is what workers 55+ should ask HR.

By SavingsHunter Staff · 6 min read