There are various state, federal and local programs that can help defray the cost of living -- here are just a few.

A federal rental assistance program is drawing to a close, and housing stability programs are facing higher demand as eviction filings have risen. Jason Allen, community resolution program manager for ...

Rent assistance loans are available if you're facing a shortfall. A personal loan for rent is a temporary solution, and you'll need a repayment plan. Consider rental assistance programs and other ...

These businesses provide various services to help college students adjust to life away from home, especially if they are living in a new country or state Abigail Adams is a Human Interest Writer and ...

Columbus-area residents looking for help paying their bills have options at their disposal. Not all of these programs are new, but recent boosts from the federal government in the midst of the ...

Tessa Frazier, a 23-year-old mother, faced the prospect of being evicted from her west Olympia home last year. By December, she was three months behind on rent and her partner had just been injured in ...

Starting Monday, Pinellas County residents impacted by Hurricanes Helene and Milton can apply for new recovery funds through ...

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Many Miami-area residents face financial hardship paying rent or finding a home to buy they can afford in this overheated housing market. Miami Herald file Miami-Dade County residents are coping with ...