Help With Bills

Help With Bills: From Gov
"Last week I wrote about help for people struggling with their mortgages and it got me thinking that there’s a lot of financial struggle that goes on before you lose the house. The evening news gives us the big stories of foreclosures and credit card debt, but those stories don’t mention the other necessities like the electric bill, or that tank of oil you need to heat the house.
Did you know that there’s a government program that will help pay for your heating costs? It’s called the Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program, or LIHEAP for short. It’s a federal program administered by an office in your state.
Many states offer programs that might be able to help you with your utility bills. Contact your state utility commission to learn more about the programs available to you. Did you know that there’s even assistance to help you pay your telephone bill? Well there is.
And lastly, if you’re having trouble making ends meet, contact your
state social service agency. They’ll know about all the benefits and assistance that are available to you in your state."