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fixed incomes
Coverage of fixed incomes in the Nexus archive.
- Coloradans on fixed incomes struggle to afford cooling costs as Xcel Energy proposes rate hike
Coloradans on fixed incomes, including seniors like Jimmy Cano and the Buschman couple, are struggling with rising cooling costs as Xcel Energy proposes a 10% rate hike. The utility company claims Colorado electric bills are 37% below the national average but acknowledges the burden on fixed-income households. Xcel Energy suggests energy-saving measures and infrastructure investments to manage demand.
- ABC7 Feed SoCal: Older adults team up with Food Share of Ventura County to help feed their own
Older adults in Ventura County are collaborating with Food Share of Ventura County to address nutritional needs amid rising grocery prices and fixed incomes. The initiative highlights how seniors rely on local food assistance programs to manage financial challenges.