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How to Prepare for What's Coming

A Practical Action List for Americans on Fixed or Limited Income

FACT-CHECKED

April 13, 2026

Sources: Yale Budget Lab + USDA + DOE

$1,500/yr

Extra Cost Per Household

from current tariffs (Yale Budget Lab)

3.6%

Food Price Rise in 2026

USDA/BLS forecast

$372/yr

Avg Energy Savings

from free DOE Weatherization

FREE PROGRAMS YOU MAY QUALIFY FOR

Program	What It Does
SNAP (Food Assistance)	Free groceries if household income ≤ 130% poverty level — apply at benefits.gov
LIHEAP	Pays part of heating/cooling bills — call 211 or liheap.acf.hhs.gov
DOE Weatherization	Free insulation & heating upgrades — weatherization.energy.gov
Medicare Extra Help	Saves up to $5,300/yr on prescriptions — call 1-800-MEDICARE
BenefitsCheckUp	Find every program you qualify for — benefitscheckup.org (free, 10 min)
Feeding America	Find your nearest food bank — feedingamerica.org

Call 211 First

Free, confidential, 24/7. Connects you to local food, utility, housing & mental health help.

Map Your Bills on a Calendar

Know exactly when every bill hits. Build a $5–$10/week emergency cash envelope.

Switch to Store Brands

30–50% cheaper on rice, beans, pasta, canned goods — same nutrition.

Apply for Weatherization

Free home energy upgrades from the DOE. Saves avg $372/yr. Visit weatherization.energy.gov.

Use GasBuddy

Free app. Find the cheapest gas within miles of you in real time.