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1.
If you need legal help but earn too much to qualify for free help, you should look into getting a _______.
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Sliding-fee scale. "Pro bono" means "free," so that answer is not correct.
2.
Many mortgage lenders offer a temporary suspension of your monthly mortgage payments if you are unable pay your mortgage. This suspension is known as _______.
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Forbearance. Forbearance programs let a homeowner explore their options, get counseling, or modify their loan during this time.
3.
How do the federal government programs that help homeowners facing foreclosure typically work?
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They modify the mortgage loans. These programs modify the loans in various ways in order to reduce homeowners' monthly payments.
4.
Most major government food programs are overseen by which US government department?
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Department of Agriculture. The USDA is well known for its food programs.
5.
The IRS certifies volunteers to provide free tax preparation for certain individuals.
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True. The IRS's VITA program does that.