Help for those struggling to make ends meet
I've recently heard from some older homeowners, including some of Lou Pearlman's victims, who are struggling financially and wonder where to go to get help. One of the best programs for low-income people who are 65 and older is SSI, or Supplemental Security Income. One note is that to qualify you cannot have more than $3,000 in countable assets for a couple ($2,000 for a single person), not including your home or car. If you have more than that in the bank, you may be able to qualify by using your money to pay down your mortgage or other debt.
For homeowners, a little-known source of help is homestead property tax deferral. Call your local tax collector's office for information in your community. Social service organizations in the area where you live can you refer you to helping organizations. In the Tampa Bay area, call 211 for information and referral or click here.
St. Petersburg Times personal finance editor Helen Huntley writes about money topics and answers questions about financial planning, investments and personal income taxes.
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Big Pappa is in his temporary home for the holidays right now. He is just waiting to move into his bigger home, which he will do right after the trial. There will be many big boys waiting for Ms Pappa.
Posted by: Ben | December 20, 2007 at 11:04 AM
Ben-It's not a new site; it's just a new category. This post is in the new category--Lou Pearlman 2008. The old category is Trans Continental News.
Posted by: Helen Huntley | December 19, 2007 at 03:36 PM
Consider drawing down your remaining cash by making donations to the Free Louis J. Pearlman Foundation (F-LJP). Let's bring Big Poppa Home for the Holidays.
Posted by: F-LJP | December 19, 2007 at 03:29 PM
Helen. When will you stop posting on this site and switch over to the new site. thanks
Posted by: Ben | December 19, 2007 at 02:02 PM