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Broke? Overwhelmed? Need help paying rent, fixing your car, child care, medical bills? There are many resources available, some specifically for helping single moms:

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using a new phone for the first time
How low-income families can get a free or cheap phone
By Katy Willis | Published Apr. 9, 2026

A prepaid smartphone with any kind of reasonable data plan runs $30 to $60 a month. For a family already stretched thin on groceries and rent, that’s a serious bill. And yet, without a working phone, it’s nearly impossible to hold a job, manage a kid’s school enrollment, keep a medical appointment, or deal with […]

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mechanic putting new tires on car
Where to find free tires near you
By Katy Willis | Published Jan. 29, 2026

According to a recent Consumer Reports survey,1 the average cost of a new tire is $194, compared with $167 per tire in 2024. That doesn’t include the cost of installation, an average of $27. If you can’t afford to buy new tires, the biggest challenge is finding free tires in good condition that fit your […]

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using a new phone for the first time
How low-income families can get a free or cheap phone
By Katy Willis | Published Apr. 9, 2026

A prepaid smartphone with any kind of reasonable data plan runs $30 to $60 a month. For a family already stretched thin on groceries and rent, that’s a serious bill. And yet, without a working phone, it’s nearly impossible to hold a job, manage a kid’s school enrollment, keep a medical appointment, or deal with […]

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mechanic putting new tires on car
Where to find free tires near you
By Katy Willis | Published Jan. 29, 2026

According to a recent Consumer Reports survey,1 the average cost of a new tire is $194, compared with $167 per tire in 2024. That doesn’t include the cost of installation, an average of $27. If you can’t afford to buy new tires, the biggest challenge is finding free tires in good condition that fit your […]

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