Articles

• Author: Erika Thompson
• Posted: Mar 26, 2026

As spring 2026 approaches, many residents are preparing for a scheduled financial boost. State officials have confirmed the payment dates for the Permanent Fund Dividend (PFD), a program that share...

• Author: Marsha Jacobs
• Posted: Mar 19, 2026

A new proposal called the "Make Billionaires Pay Their Fair Share Act" is currently being discussed in Congress. Led by Senator Bernie Sanders and Representative Ro Khanna, the plan aims to provi...

• Author: Bernard Reynolds
• Posted: Mar 13, 2026

Choosing a college is a big decision, and while most people focus on tuition and classes, there is one major cost that often gets overlooked: rent. While many students live in dorms during their first y...

• Author: Marsha Jacobs
• Posted: Mar 05, 2026

If you are a renter or homeowner struggling to keep your heat on this winter, help is available. Low-income households can now apply for the Home Energy Assistance Program (HEAP) to prevent their utility ser...

• Author: Jeffrey Simmons
• Posted: Feb 26, 2026

Moving into a new apartment is exciting, but the paperwork can be overwhelming. Most people skim their lease and sign quickly just to get their keys, but that "fine print" contains critical ...

• Author: Bernard Reynolds
• Posted: 2026-06-24

Buying a home is a huge milestone, but it can also feel overwhelming—especially if it is your first time. If you aren't sure where to start or how to manage your finances, a housing counselor can be...

• Author: Marsha Jacobs
• Posted: 2026-05-26

Buying a home comes with many upfront costs, but your annual tax refund can be a great way to boost your budget. Whether your refund is large or small, here are three ways you can use that money to help you become a homeowner. ...

• Author: Jeffrey Simmons
• Posted: 2026-05-03

Government home improvement grants can help pay for repairs, safety fixes, accessibility upgrades, and energy-saving improvements. Grants are different from loans because they usually do not need to be paid bac...

• Author: Mikko Rocco
• Posted: 2026-04-01

A rent-stabilized apartment is a rental home where the government limits how much the rent can go up. Because landlords can only raise rent by a set amount each year, rent-stabilized apartments can ...

• Author: Marsha Jacobs
• Posted: 2026-04-11

Down Payment Assistance (also known as DPA) helps home buyers pay for the upfront costs needed to buy a home. Many people think you need to save up to 20% of the price for a down payment, but this isn’t true any...