Articles

• Author: Jessica Williams
• Posted: 2024-10-06

Cost of living is increasing, and if you have a rising salary, it is difficult to keep up with the increased cost of living. This means you need to increase your income to meet the rising cost of living....

• Author: Mary Singleton
• Posted: 2024-06-20

The Social Security Administration has announced that the cost of living adjustment (COLA) will be 5.9% in 2022. The increase will come after a year of soaring inflation that has pushed prices of just about everything up. This ha...

• Author: Mary Singleton
• Posted: 2024-07-08

The Department of Public Service regulates all utilities in the state and recently received 1,230 web inquiries and 2,316 phone calls about high supply costs. Staff will direct individuals and families seeking help to utility and sta...

• Author: Bryan Miller
• Posted: 2024-07-21

When the cost of living rises, you might get a cost of living increase on your monthly bill. While a cost of living increase may be a little bit of a shock at first, the process can make it easier. You can prepare by making changes in ...

• Author: Chris Remington
• Posted: 2024-10-04

If your income is declining, you may be wondering how to get help with higher rent payments. You might be able to get help if you are willing to disclose your situation to your landlord. The landlord may be in a similar situation an...

• Author: Mary Singleton
• Posted: 2024-09-03

If you're facing problems making car payments, there are many ways to find help. Getting assistance from your lender will help you avoid falling behind on your car loan. Contact them as soon as possible to find out what options you have...

• Author: Kelly Cooke
• Posted: 2024-11-24

If you're considering applying for rental assistance, make sure you have all of the proper documentation. Typically, you'll need to provide your Social Security number. Other acceptable proof includes a canceled check or money order, l...

• Author: Jacob Greene
• Posted: 2024-12-01

Inflation relief is something that the state of Illinois is considering, but how much can it really help? Inflation is at an all-time high and the price of goods and services is skyrocketing. In fact, last month, ...

• Author: Kelly Cooke
• Posted: 2024-09-16

A recent plan from Democratic Gov. J.B. Pritzker seeks to provide inflation relief to consumers by sparing them $1 billion in taxes next year. But it's only a short-term fix, say economists. According to the consumer price index, which meas...

• Author: Alex O'Connell
• Posted: 2024-07-07

The Inflation Reduction Act passed by Congress took effect on January 1, 2023 to help millions of Americans save money in various ways. The new provisions contained in the legislation touch on a wide range of concerns, from reducing b...