California Mobile Home News & Blog
MHET publishes a blog and monthly newsletter for distribution for mobile home owners living in rental housing communities in the MHET tri-county region.
Spotting Scams: Robocalls
Robocalls are phone calls that play a recorded message when you answer. They can be easy to identify when they use an automated, robot-like voice, but some use a recording of a real person timed with breaks in the audio to make it sound like you're talking to a real...
Money Saving Tip: Keep an Eye out for Coupons
Many businesses send out coupon mailers for products and services you may already be using. Some stores also print coupons on receipts that can be applied to future purchases and many businesses offer price matching with competitor stores. You can also go for the...
Governor Newsom: Aim to fully reopen California by June 15
On April 6, following the administration of over 20 million does of COVID-19 vaccinations, California Governor Gavin Newsom announced the state's next step in pandemic recovery: the state will fully open the economy on June 15, 2021 if two criteria are met. The...
You Could Be a Millionaire Just by Getting Vaccinated!
As part of California’s initiative to get as many people vaccinated as possible, the state has announced an incentive program called Vax for the Win. The program includes a lottery for California residents who have received at least one dose of the vaccine. Vaccinated...
After You’ve Been Vaccinated
So you’ve gotten your vaccine. Congratulations! You’re probably tempted to immediately have large meetups with friends and family you haven’t seen in months, get out of the house as much as possible, and ditch that uncomfortable mask forever. But before switching back...
Spotting Scams – What is spoofing?
Spoofing is a technique where scammers “spoof” or falsify their identifying information to make you think it is coming from a trusted source. More advanced scammers can even make their caller ID show up on your phone as a known contact, like a family member. Other...
Tax Day Extended to May 17, 2021
Did April 15th pass by without you filing your 2020 income taxes? You still have time! Both the IRS and California Franchise Tax Board have extended the tax deadline for 2020 federal and state income tax returns. The deadline, previously April 15th, has been extended...
You can get vaccinated!
Since the release of the first COVID vaccines, availability has been limited to tiered groups based on risk level, age, and location. Now, all those in California who can receive the vaccine are eligible. When?As of April 15, 2021 every Californian age 16 and up is...
California Residents Can Get Help to Pay or Reduce Energy Costs
As the weather changes, you probably see your energy bill changing too. If you’re one of many low-income California households struggling to cover energy costs, you may be eligible for assistance. The Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) is funded by the...
Save Money by Shopping for the Best Medicare Coverage
Your current Medicare plan may not be the best for your needs. Each year, from January 1 to March 31, Medicare’s Open Enrollment Period allows you to select a different option for your annual coverage. To learn more about the different plan options, visit...
