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Benefits & Assistance
Programs you may already qualify for.
What you need before you apply for benefits
Paperwork stops more eligible people than income limits do. Here's the document checklist, the legal timelines, and the 7-day rule most people never hear about.
The tax credit 1 in 5 people never claim
About 5 million people who qualify for the Earned Income Tax Credit don't claim it, leaving roughly $7 billion a year unclaimed. Most of them never file.
What benefits am I eligible for? Start with one number
Most benefits eligibility comes down to your income as a percentage of the federal poverty level. Here are the 2026 numbers and what each one unlocks.
How to find unclaimed money that might be yours
Roughly 1 in 7 people has unclaimed money waiting with a state. Here's how to search the official databases for free, and avoid finders who take a cut.