New Hampshire Child Care Scholarships are available to income eligible families with children under the age of 13 (unless the child is experiencing a disability or significant special needs) You may be eligible for the NH Child Care Scholarship if you: Receive Financial Assistance for Needy Families (FANF) are in the FANF work program you…
Tax season is upon us! For some valuable tips as you get ready to file take a look at this informative article, What Parents Need to Know About Filing Taxes in 2023. Do you need help filing your taxes this year? There are a few options families can take advantage of: *updated Feb. 20, 2023…
Are you struggling to pay your mortgage or rent? Need help with utilities, home insurance, association fees or property taxes? The NH Homeowner and Renters Assistance Programs provide assistance to eligible homeowners and renters who have experienced a financial hardship during the COVID pandemic, and who continue to struggle financially with the rise in the…
Continuing through December 2021, the new Child Tax Credit in the American Rescue Plan (ARP) Act provides monthly benefits of $250 per child between ages 6-17 and $300 per child under age 6. What you need to know: Most families (nearly 90% of children in the United States) will automatically receive monthly payments without having…
While the U.S. Department of Agriculture projects that a middle-income family will spend an average of $233,610 raising a child from birth to age 17, don’t let this six-figure price tag send you into a panic. The real truth is that preparing financially for a baby takes some planning, but you’ve got time before and…
A 529 plan allows parents to save money tax-free for their child’s education through investment options. Roth IRA’s can be utilized once the child starts working can be taken out for certain education expenses. Prepaid tuition plans for in-state public universities could be another option, but you have to make a commitment to one state’s…
A 529 plan is a tax-advantaged way to save money to pay for a student’s future higher education costs (e.g., tuition and mandatory fees). Here’s a good overview of what a 529 plan is along with a comprehensive list of 529 plans with details on returns, requirements, etc. by The Balance.