Hidden help most families miss
Not investment tips. Programs that already exist and go unused because nobody mentioned them at the kitchen table.
BenefitsCheckUp
NCOA tool that screens many benefit programs with one questionnaire.
benefitscheckup.orgExtra Help (drug costs)
Social Security program that can lower Medicare Part D costs.
ssa.gov/extrahelpAARP Foundation Tax-Aide
Free tax prep with a focus on people 50+ with low to moderate income.
Find Tax-AideHomestead / property tax relief
Many counties lower taxes for seniors or disabled veterans. Ask the county treasurer or auditor — names differ by state.
LIHEAP / utility help
Heat and electric assistance through the state energy office or 211.
Bills & utilitiesPurePath does not take a cut of these programs. We point to official doors.