There are various state, federal and local programs that can help defray the cost of living -- here are just a few.

Government shutdown halts key housing programs, disrupting mortgages, flood insurance, and creating uncertainty for ...

Correction: This story originally contained an incorrect number for the amount of people enrolled in the mortgage-relief program. The story has been corrected. WASHINGTON - Nearly half of the 1.3 ...

WASHINGTON - Nearly half of the 1.3 million homeowners who enrolled in the Obama administration's flagship mortgage-relief program have fallen out. The program is intended to help those at risk of ...