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The team at Housing Nonprofit knows that your home may be the most important investment you’ll ever make. To make your home as efficient, affordable, and comfortable as possible, we’ll provide you with information on reducing bills, renting, down payment assistance, refinancing, and more.
Healthcare

Have Medicare? Be Sure To Do This Before December 7

During Medicare Open Enrollment, here are some things you should do.

Rental Assistance

Insider Hacks For Finding Housing With A Felony

Your standard apartment search may not yield results if you need housing as a felon.

Rental Assistance

Seniors: Find Affordable Apartment with Section 202

Are you a senior who’s looking to cut your monthly costs via cheaper rent?

Senior

Retired? Try These Tips To Start Making Money From Home

Living on a fixed income can make it hard to meet your monthly budget.

The 6 Best Ways To Spend Your Tax Refund

Have you thought about how you’ll spend this year’s tax refund? Some ideas here.

Entertainment

How To Travel Without Breaking Your Budget

A tight budget doesn’t mean you can’t see what the world has to offer.

Healthcare

If Your Child Needs A Free Dental Clinic, Here Are Your Options

Keeping your child’s teeth in tip-top shape can be tough when money’s tight. Find a free dental clinic, however, and they can get the care they need no matter your budget.

Entertainment

Save Money This Year By Entertaining Yourself For Free

Entertainment costs can take a big bite out of your budget. Here are ways to minimize them without sacrificing any fun.

Shop Smart

This List Of Free Baby Stuff Can Save You Serious Cash

If you’re on the hunt for free baby stuff like lotion, formula, diapers, and bottles, here’s where you’ll find it.

Are You Eligible For $20,000 In Student Loan Debt Relief?

Your outstanding student loan debt balance could drop by $20,000 if you meet the eligibility requirements of the Biden administration’s latest plan to keep more cash in your pocket.

Entertainment

Have A Blast On Your Kid’s Birthday Without Paying A Penny

Who says you need a big budget to have a blast on your child’s birthday? Go to one of these places, and your budget can be bite-sized thanks to free stuff for kids.

Building Credit

Can You Rent An Apartment With No Credit History?

We’ll answer that question and offer some tips on how to deal with such a situation.

Section 8

See How One Email Could Speed Up The Section 8 Process

Getting a Section 8 housing voucher could take years if you fumble the application.

Section 8

Don’t Want To Wait For Section 8? Do This

It’s no secret that Section 8 wait times can be very long due to high demand and short supply.

Section 8

The Dos And Don’ts Of Using Your Section 8 Voucher

Your Section 8 voucher could lead to more breathing room in your budget via affordable rent. But to make the most out of it, there are a few things you should know.

Section 8

You Made The Section 8 Waiting List. Now What?

Getting placed on a Section 8 waiting list is an accomplishment.

Find Affordable Housing

Have You Taken The Right Steps To Apply For Section 8?

You may be in a rush to apply for a Section 8 voucher so you can get help paying the rent. But before you do, there are several questions you should ask yourself to avoid any mistakes.

Section 8

Section 8 Violations That Can Cause You To Forfeit Your Voucher

Getting a Section 8 voucher could take years, depending on where you live. Here are eight violations that can cause you to forfeit that voucher quickly. Avoid them at all costs.

Section 8

Section 8 Vouchers: What To Do Once You Get One

Getting a Section 8 voucher is a huge step towards saving money, as it can pay a big chunk of your rent.

Rental Assistance

Simple Tips For Using Your Section 8 Voucher

You just got approved for your Section 8 voucher, so you can finally start paying less for rent. What’s next? We’ll break that down with some simple tips worth remembering.

Rental Assistance

Do You Lose Section 8 If You Move?

Will moving to a new place make you lose Section 8 assistance? We’ll tackle this crucial question so you don’t make any mistakes that can lead to trouble paying the rent.

This Resource List Can Help If You’re Homeless

If you’re homeless, where can you get the help you need to get back on your feet?

Healthcare

4 Questions To Ask Yourself When Picking Plans During Medicare Open Enrollment

As you shop for new and improved Medicare plans before open enrollment ends, be sure to ask yourself these four questions before making your final pick.

Find Affordable Housing

4 Ways The Government Can Reduce Your Senior Housing Costs

Don’t let the high cost of senior housing and care lead to worry. There are many ways to cover those costs, and a great place to start is the government.

How To Increase Your Chances Of Getting Felon-Friendly Housing

What can you do to make a landlord overlook your felony? Follow these tips.

Rental Assistance

4 Factors That Can Affect Your Section 8 Eligibility

What stands between you getting rent assistance through a Section 8 voucher and being rejected? We’ll break that down now.

Utilities Cable Internet

Are Your Cooling And Heating Costs Out Of Control? Apply To This Program

High cooling and heating costs cut from your monthly budget.

How To Get Financial Assistance If You’ve Been Laid Off

If you’ve been laid off, furloughed, or unemployed, keep reading.

Shop Smart

Save On Everyday Items At The Grocery Store

You’ll need to adjust your grocery shopping habits to combat rising prices. We’ll show you how to start by knowing which everyday items are overpriced.

Shop Smart

How To Make 9 Necessities More Affordable With Coupons

Want to keep more money in your pocket? We’ll show you how via coupons for many necessary purchases, so you can combat the rising costs that are hitting many industries at the moment.

Shop Smart

Use These Dollar Store Secrets To Save

Do you want to get the most bang for your buck when shopping at different dollar stores? Then follow these tips from insiders who frequent them.

Work and Transportation

Avoid These Costly Mistakes With Your Car

Since cars are costlier than ever, you’ll need to take care of your current car, so you don’t have to buy an expensive replacement.

Personal Development

Earn Quick Cash With These Testing Websites

Are you looking for ways to make money from the comfort of your couch? Website testing fits the bill, and here are several sites that can help you get your start.

Utilities Cable Internet

How To Tell If You’re Overpaying For Your Cell Phone

You know you need your cell phone since it does so much for you daily.

Find Affordable Housing

How To Make $25 Per Hour Or More Via Side Gigs

Could an extra $25 per hour be a nice boost to your bank account? It probably could, and here are some side gigs that can get you there.

Shop Smart

Need Online Coupons? Look Here

Do you want to ensure you never overpay when shopping online? Coupons can help you achieve that goal. And these are some of the best sites to scoop them up.

Utilities Cable Internet

Can You Negotiate Lower Bills?

If you’ve been wondering whether it’s possible to negotiate lower monthly bills, the answer is yes. And we’ll show you several ways to achieve that money-saving goal.

Entertainment

Insider Tips To Travel For Less

Now’s a great time to travel and get out of the house. But since so many people have similar plans, follow these tips to cut travel’s soon-to-be higher costs.

Shop Smart

Pet Owners Can Save With These Simple Tips

You love your pets. What you don’t love is the costs associated with keeping them healthy. Here are some tips to make those furry friends more affordable to own.

Entertainment

Don’t Book A Flight Until You’ve Tried These Sites

If you’re thinking of booking a flight in the future, don’t do it just yet, as the following websites can help you find the best deal and keep more cash in your pocket for your trip.

Shop Smart

How To Lower Your Grocery Costs Without Coupons

Clipping coupons (either in papers or digital form) is just one way to lower those ever-increasing grocery costs. Here are some simpler methods.

Shop Smart

Insider Tips To Pay Less For Fruits And Veggies At Farmers Markets

While they can be costly, fruits and vegetables are a must for your health. Here are some insider tips to make them more affordable when shopping at farmers markets.

Utilities Cable Internet

How To Get A Free Laptop

Would a free laptop make your life easier? It probably would, which is why we’ll show you where to get one and what it takes to qualify.

Entertainment

These Smartphone Side Hustles Can Increase Your Income

Did you know that your smartphone has unlimited potential when it comes to side hustles? Here are just some examples of apps that can help you start earning side cash today.

Healthcare

Female Financial Assistance That Can Help Single Moms Stay Healthy

A lack of money can negatively impact your physical and mental health.

Utilities Cable Internet

How To Lower Your AC Costs While Keeping Cool This Summer

Do you cringe at the thought of seeing higher utility bills this summer? Keep reading to see the simple tips that could make those bills lower than ever while still keeping you comfortable.

Building Credit

No Credit History? Do This To Get A Landlord To Accept You

Just because you have no credit history doesn’t mean you won’t find a place to rent.

Rental Assistance

Homeless? Need A Motel Voucher? Read This

You may feel hopeless if you’re homeless right now, which is why you should keep reading to find out how a hotel or motel voucher could significantly improve your situation.

Entertainment

Need Affordable Internet And A Laptop? Do This

Affordable Internet and a computer are two things many households need right now. Here are some steps you can take to find them today.

Shop Smart

Pay $11 Less For Paper Towels, $4 Less For Batteries, And More

You can save big on household essentials like paper towels and batteries, making it easier to pay your bills or build an emergency fund. What does it take to save? Keep reading to find out.