Basics Beginner: Programs That Can Help You

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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.
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.
3.
With the earned income tax credit, if the credit is more than the actual tax that you owe, what happens to the amount left over?
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It is paid to you. In tax terms, this makes it a "refundable" tax credit.
4.
In order to get assistance from a government agency with your energy bills, you will have to meet _______ requirements.
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Income. Government agencies require that you meet certain income requirements.
5.
All states operate food banks.
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True. Every state has food banks for people to use.