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How can I get financial help for my bills?
Financial counselling
- National Debt Helpline on 1800 007 007 for free financial counselling.
- Financial Rights Legal Centre provides advice and advocacy for people in financial stress.
What is financial hardship?
WHAT IS FINANCIAL HARDSHIP? Financial hardship is difficulty in paying the repayments on your loans and debts. This factsheet explains what your options are if you could afford the loan at the start, but your circumstances changed after getting the loan.
Who can help me with my bills?
If you need help paying your utility bills, contact one of these organizations.
- Anaheim Public Utilities.
- Burbank Water and Power.
- City of Palo Alto Utilities.
- Consumer energy center (for rebates, grants, and loans)
- Department of Community Services and Development.
- Los Angeles Department of Water and Power (LADWP)
How do you qualify for government money?
To be eligible for California CalWORKs, you must be a resident of California, and a U.S. citizen, legal alien or qualified alien. You must be unemployed or underemployed and have low or very low income. You must also be one of the following: Have a child 18 years of age or younger, or.
Who is eligible for grants?
If you’re a business, sole trader or not-for-profit organisation in NSW and you’ve been impacted by the recent COVID-19 restrictions, you may be eligible for a one-off grant of $7,500, $10,500 or $15,000.
What to do if I cant pay my bills?
1. Contact your lenders, loan servicers, and other creditors. If you can’t make a payment now, need more time, or want to discuss payment options, contact your lenders to explain your situation, and check their websites to see if they have information that can help you.
What can I do if I need help paying bills?
What else can I do if I need help paying bills? 1 Apply for a payment plan. If your income doesn’t allow you to cover the full amount of a bill, you might be able to pay smaller installments one at a 2 Ask for a discount. Another option you have is to ask for a discount. 3 Look for organizations that provide financial aid for bills.
Where can I get free money to pay my bills?
Net Wish is a non-profit organization offering free grants to help those struggling with their bills, basic everyday expenses, and emergency expenses. Families with children and the elderly are their top priority. Other vulnerable people facing financial problems can also be eligible for the cash grants this organization provides.
Is it easy to keep up with your bills?
Keeping up with your monthly bills is never easy, especially for families juggling debt payments, household bills, and the day-to-day costs of raising a family. Even if you have a budget and stick to it, you may still be left panicking when an unforeseen bill or expense pops up to threaten your delicate financial balance.
What can you do with free financial assistance?
Free financial assistance helps low-income families with bills like rent, utilities, or even home repairs. There are organizations and charities that provide free low-income assistance to its residents.