With the opening of the tax filing season set for Jan. 26, according to the Internal Revenue Service, eligible residents ...

Few people enjoy preparing their annual income tax returns, but it's that time again, and there are plenty of ways to get free in-person assistance or free tax-preparation software. For most people ...

Drivers in Pennsylvania and Michigan have benefited from temporary consumer protections during economic downturns and ...

TOLEDO, Ohio — Need help with your taxes? The IRS offers free basic tax return preparation for qualifying individuals and an opportunity to volunteer to help out. The United Way of Greater Toledo/211 ...

The federal Weatherization Assistance Program is the oldest and largest energy efficiency initiative in American history. Born from the 1973 oil crisis, it helps low- and moderate-income households ...

A federal energy assistance program that has quietly supported millions of low-income households for decades is now facing potential elimination. The Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) ...

Worry over the impending freeze on the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program coupled with some federal workers not being paid due to the continuing government shutdown is contributing to increased ...

The number of these programs, which come from a range of sources, is rising in the United States, but there are barriers to entry. By Heather Senison When Benjamin Sar’s friend suggested he save up to ...

A popular program that helps low-income families pay for heating and cooling is on the chopping block. President Trump's recently released discretionary budget calls for eliminating the ...