Insights for Every Family

The start of 2025 is a great time to reassess your family budget, especially with updates to government programs like the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP). Designed to help families afford groceri...

This year, California residents impacted by recent wildfires can expect support in the form of a $770 stimulus payment—a critical step to help rebuild their lives. If you o...

If you're low-income and don’t qualify for Medicare or Medicaid, you still have multiple healthcare safety nets available. Between CHIP for children, Marketplace subsidies, communi...

With inflation keeping grocery, housing, and utility prices high and new tariffs driving up the cost of everyday goods, some states are stepping in to provide extra support this September. While no ...

CalFresh, California’s version of the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), provides monthly food assistance to low-income individuals and families. Payments vary based on ho...

With the Affordable Connectivity Program (ACP) ending, many low-income households are searching for other ways to afford internet, phone services, utilities, transportation, and other essenti...

For many families, summer means extra expenses, especially when kids lose access to free school meals. The SUN Bucks program, also known as Summer EBT, helps fill that gap by providing ...

Starting in January 2026, Medicare will launch a pilot program requiring prior authorization for a wide range of medical procedures, marking the first time traditional Medicare beneficiaries, not jus...

If you're applying for SNAP or already receiving benefits, now is the time to pay close attention. The program, also known as food stamps, continues to provide vital support to low-inc...