In a year where the average Iowa family was making $22,000, the median income was only $10,000.A mere $8,000 was going to food banks.But thanks to the new law, those folks with the money can no longer get food stamps.It also allows them to deduct the cost of the food from their taxes.So, how can […]
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When rent assistance was a popular option for many low-income renters in the 1930s, rent-stabilized homes weren’t a great idea
Rent assistance was the preferred method of rent-control relief for many people in the early years of the Great Depression, but it’s been a contentious idea ever since.When rent-assistance was first introduced in 1935, the nation’s housing market was already in a financial mess and it was difficult to find a home that could be […]
Iowans get a ‘good news’ as they celebrate ‘good’ unemployment numbers
The unemployment rate dropped slightly in January to 7.1%, the lowest since August.The rate rose in February to 7%, the highest since March.It’s still lower than economists had expected, but it is higher than economists expected, too.The jobs report came a day after a federal appeals court ruled in favor of the states of Indiana […]
How to get a decent place to live in Iowa, and the best deals
By now, you’ve probably heard about Iowa’s state budget and the state’s property tax.If you haven’t, here’s a quick recap: The state’s general fund budget is $17.8 billion, or $1.5 billion per person.That’s about $1,200 per person per year.And the state has $3.8 trillion in gross domestic product, which equals roughly $21 trillion.But that’s a […]
When to go to a rent crisis
Rent assistance iowas been a major source of frustration for many people across the country as they struggle to make ends meet.But with rent increases set to hit more than $1,000 a month by the end of 2019, it could also become a real issue for some renters. The latest figures from the US Department of […]
“I don’t want to be in a movie where I can’t sleep”
It’s been a week since a tornado destroyed much of Iowa City and left the state in ruins.As of Thursday, the damage was estimated to cost more than $3 billion.So, we asked some local residents what they think should happen to the state.We also asked them to share their thoughts on what can be done […]
How to find rent assistance in Taos, New Mexico
Taos has become an expensive rental market for renters across the U.S. as demand has skyrocketed for new and used homes.It’s now the eighth most expensive rental area in the country according to real estate website Zillow.As of September 2018, the median rent for a two-bedroom in Tausana was $1,300.Rent assistance is available in Tosinatia, […]
