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Housing June 11, 2026

Can a Family Member, Caregiver, or Nonprofit Apply for Rental Assistance on Your Behalf?

If you're a renter 55+ who needs help navigating emergency rental assistance, a trusted person can apply on your behalf. Learn how it works and what documents you'll need.

By SavingsHunter Staff · 5 min read

Phone & Internet June 11, 2026

Does Link Up Work With Prepaid Phones? What Older Adults Need to Know Before Choosing a Plan

The Link Up phone program prepaid cell phone eligibility question trips up many older adults. Learn what plans qualify before you apply.

By SavingsHunter Staff · 6 min read

Phone & Internet June 8, 2026

Lifeline Program and Disconnection Notices: How Seniors Facing a Shutoff Can Restore Phone Service Before It's Too Late

If you've received a disconnection notice, the Lifeline program may help you restore phone or internet service faster than you think — without paying your full past-due balance first.

By SavingsHunter Staff · 6 min read

Phone & Internet June 6, 2026

You May Already Qualify for Link Up Without Knowing It: How Enrollment in SNAP, Medicaid, or SSI Can Fast-Track Your Approval

If you receive SNAP, Medicaid, or SSI, you may already qualify for the Link Up phone program. Learn how to claim your benefit faster with less paperwork.

By SavingsHunter Staff · 6 min read

Home Improvement Savings June 4, 2026

Solar Energy Income and Social Security Taxes: What Retirees Need to Know Before Going Solar

Selling excess solar energy back to the grid can affect how much of your Social Security is taxed. Here's what retirees need to know before going solar.

By SavingsHunter Staff · 5 min read

Phone & Internet June 4, 2026

Lifeline Program and Social Security: How Seniors Living Only on Retirement Income Can Still Qualify for a Phone Discount

Millions of seniors on Social Security retirement benefits may qualify for the Lifeline phone discount through the income-based pathway — and most don't even know it.

By SavingsHunter Staff · 6 min read

Housing June 4, 2026

Your Rental Assistance Was Denied — Here's How to Appeal and Win

A denial letter isn't the end of the road. Learn how to navigate the emergency rental assistance denial appeal process and fight back with the right documents and free legal help.

By SavingsHunter Staff · 6 min read

Home Improvement Savings June 4, 2026

Window Replacement Grants for Low-Income Seniors: Free and Subsidized Programs by State

Low-income seniors may qualify for free or subsidized window replacement through federal, state, and nonprofit grant programs. Learn how to find and apply for help in your area.

By SavingsHunter Staff · 6 min read

Phone & Internet June 3, 2026

Lifeline Program Identity Verification Failed? Here's What Seniors Must Do to Complete Their Application

Thousands of seniors hit a wall when the Lifeline National Verifier can't confirm their identity. Here's how to fix it with a manual review and the right documents.

By SavingsHunter Staff · 5 min read

Healthcare June 3, 2026

You May Qualify for Extra Help Medicare Eligibility Through a Medicare Savings Program — Even If Social Security Already Said No

Denied Extra Help by Social Security? A state-level Medicare Savings Program may automatically qualify you for prescription drug savings worth thousands per year.

By SavingsHunter Staff · 5 min read

Financial Assistance June 3, 2026

Moving to a New State While on SSI? Here's How Your SSI Benefits and Supplement Amount Could Change — and What You Must Do Before You Go

Relocating while on SSI can affect your monthly payment. Learn how state supplements vary, what to report, and how to protect your benefits when you move.

By SavingsHunter Staff · 5 min read

Phone & Internet June 3, 2026

Lifeline Program and Senior Moving: How to Keep Your Phone Discount When You Relocate to a New State or Assisted Living Facility

Moving to a new state or assisted living facility can accidentally cancel your Lifeline benefit. Here is exactly what seniors need to do to protect their monthly phone discount.

By SavingsHunter Staff · 6 min read

Housing June 3, 2026

Section 8 and Assisted Living: Can You Use a Housing Choice Voucher in Senior Care Facilities, Adult Family Homes, or Supportive Housing?

Wondering if you can use a Section 8 voucher in an assisted living facility? Learn which senior care settings qualify, what costs are covered, and how to protect your voucher.

By SavingsHunter Staff · 5 min read

Housing June 1, 2026

Can a Property Manager or Condo Association Block Your Rental Assistance? What Older Renters Need to Know

Third-party entities like HOAs and property managers can create unexpected barriers to rental assistance. Here's how renters 55+ can fight back.

By SavingsHunter Staff · 5 min read

Phone & Internet May 31, 2026

Moving Into a 55+ Community or Senior Apartment? Ask These Questions About the Link Up Phone Program Before You Sign a Lease

The Link Up phone program can cut your connection costs when moving to senior housing — but only if you ask the right questions first. Here is how to prepare.

By SavingsHunter Staff · 6 min read

Home Improvement Savings May 30, 2026

Solar Panels and Aging in Place: What Seniors Need to Know When Moving to Assisted Living Means Selling Your Home

Installing solar can save thousands — but what happens to your system if health forces a move? Learn how solar leases, loans, and owned panels affect a quick home sale.

By SavingsHunter Staff · 6 min read

Financial Assistance May 30, 2026

SNAP Benefits and Retirement Account Withdrawals: How Your 401(k), Pension, and RMDs Affect Food Stamps

Retirement distributions can impact your SNAP eligibility. Learn how 401(k) withdrawals, pensions, and RMDs are counted — and how timing can protect your benefits.

By SavingsHunter Staff · 5 min read

Healthcare May 29, 2026

Living Alone on a Fixed Income? Why Single Medicare Beneficiaries Often Qualify for Extra Help — Even If They Think They Earn Too Much

Single Medicare recipients are often surprised to learn they qualify for Extra Help. Learn how the Extra Help Medicare eligibility single person income limit works and how to check.

By SavingsHunter Staff · 6 min read

Housing May 28, 2026

How to File a Complaint Against Your Public Housing Authority: A Senior's Step-by-Step Guide

Facing a dispute with your housing authority? Learn how to file a complaint against your public housing authority as a senior resident, step by step.

By SavingsHunter Staff · 6 min read

Financial Assistance May 25, 2026

SNAP Benefits After Selling a Home: What Seniors Need to Know Before Closing Day

Selling your home can affect your SNAP benefits in ways that catch many seniors off guard. Learn how proceeds are counted, what asset rules apply, and how to protect your eligibility.

By SavingsHunter Staff · 6 min read