Category: Bills

Corinne Ashworth, 46, lives in Reno, Nevada, and fell behind on both rent and her electric bill after her employer cut her hours from 40 to 24 a week. She…

Household bills do not wait for better times. Electricity, rent, water, and medical costs continue even when income is disrupted. For many families, government programs provide relief, but private charities…

When utility bills become difficult to afford, knowing which program covers which expense can save valuable time. LIHEAP, utility-company hardship programs, water assistance, Lifeline, and weatherization programs address different needs…