We’ve all had times when we’re down on our luck when it comes to money. It can feel overwhelming and like it’s just snowballing out of control. To have the best chance of getting out of a financial rut, it’s important to know where to turn in times of need, and believe it or not, a lot of the time there is a government benefit that can help you.
Navigating the world of government benefits can often feel just as overwhelming as the debt itself. There are so many different programs out there and they all seem to have different criteria, and then there’s the paperwork. But don’t give up hope! Knowing the type of assistance you need and how to get it can make the process go so much smoother.
Recently, Life Hacker published an article all about the ways to find and apply for government benefits. They go through how to find government benefits, and then they break down some of the more popular options, including:
- Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF)
- Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP)
- Women, Infants and Children program (WIC)
- Supplemental Security Income (SSI)
- Medicare
- Medicaid
- Affordable Care Act (ACA)
If you think you could benefit from government assistance, make sure to check out the whole article, which can be found here: https://lifehacker.com/how-to-find-and-apply-for-government-benefits-1453979191