How To Actually Get Free Money From The Government

Summary

The video discusses legitimate ways to get free money from the government, such as searching state databases for unclaimed property, getting mortgage assistance from organizations like 995hope.org, utilizing housing grants and programs, reducing student loan debt through government services, finding better employment through job training programs, and getting help starting or growing a small business through SBDCs.

Takeaways

• Search state unclaimed property databases for money held for you or family members
• 995hope.org provides mortgage assistance programs to reduce or cover payments
• Numerous federal, state and local housing grants help with down payments, closing costs, repairs
• Government services can help reduce or repay student loan debts
• Job training programs assist with finding work and gaining skills
• SBDCs provide help starting and growing small businesses

Q & A

What is one legitimate way to find money being held for you?

Searching state unclaimed property databases, which hold money from old accounts, investments, property sales etc. for people they can't locate.

What kind of mortgage assistance does 995hope.org provide?

995hope.org has programs that can pay part or all of mortgage payments on an ongoing basis to avoid foreclosure.

Where can you find grants to help buy a house?

State Housing Authorities listed on NCsha.org have various down payment and closing cost assistance grants and programs.

What government services can help repay student loans?

Studentaid.ed.gov, NFCC.org, and Consumerfinance.gov all have programs to help reduce or repay student debt.

How can you get help finding a job or gaining skills?

Contacting local offices through ServiceLocator.org provides job search help and pays for job skills training programs.

What is the best resource for starting a small business?

Small Business Development Centers (SBDCs) provide assistance with all aspects of launching and growing a small business.