Michigan’s winter shutoff protection started Nov. 1, and if you qualify, it stops your utility from shutting you off through March 31. It doesn’t pay your bill, though. Here’s where Michiganders can turn for help paying it, and how to apply before winter settles in. Note: This is general information, not financial advice. Eligibility rules,…
Filling up for a drive on the Gulf Coast feels like a record. It isn’t. Louisianans paid more in 2022. Here’s how Gulf Coast gas went from 98 cents in 1998 to nearly $4 now, and what that means for Louisianans. Note: This is general information, not financial advice. Gas prices and averages are subject…
Getting power of attorney for a parent feels like getting the keys to everything. In Arkansas, it isn’t. The document can’t do everything, even when everyone involved means well. Here are the limits to know before you sign one or step into the role. Note: This is general information, not legal advice. Power of attorney…
Steak night at Texas Roadhouse is becoming more of a treat than a weekly routine for many Ohioans. The chain says it plans to raise menu prices again, so the check on your next visit may be higher. Here’s what the company said, and what it could mean for your favorite Roadhouse meal. Note: This…
Work just under 10 hours a week for a year, and it counts toward your WA Cares benefit. Work less, and it doesn’t. If you’re close to retirement in Washington, that’s one of the rules that can change whether you get the full benefit, along with a birth-year cutoff and a shortcut for people who…
Health care and food take a bigger bite out of Georgia budgets than they do nationally, while housing and child care land closer to the national share. The numbers come from a Georgetown University study, and the researchers say the hardship reaches well above the poverty line. Here’s what the study found, how Georgia compares…
Missouri’s senior property tax freeze doesn’t stop your bill from rising. Instead, it credits you for the increase since your baseline year, if you qualify. Here are the rules that decide who qualifies, and the other Missouri credit to check if your county never signed on. Note: This is general information, not legal or tax…
The price farmers get for fresh vegetables has swung hard this year. Store prices usually trail farm prices, so those swings may be a clue to what your Thanksgiving groceries will cost. Here’s what the forecast hints at for Virginians’ holiday bill, and what it doesn’t. Note: This is general information, not financial advice. Food…
Covered California open enrollment starts this Sunday, Nov. 1, and the day you sign up could decide when your coverage kicks in. Wait a little too long and you could face an extra month before coverage starts. The July rate increase was only a preliminary average, so your final price depends on your plan and…
South Carolina temporarily raised the homestead exemption for tax year 2026, and unless lawmakers extend it, the higher amount won’t last. Getting the exemption starts with the right paperwork, and the list changes by county. Here’s what to gather before you visit your county auditor. Note: This is general information, not legal or tax advice….
