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      <title>7 Section 8 Myths That Need to Die</title>
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      <pubDate>Sun, 29 Mar 2026 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description>Free housing? Tenants don't pay rent? Can't work while on Section 8? Let's put these misconceptions to rest with the actual facts.</description>
      <author>matt@waythroughproject.com (Matt)</author>
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      <title>The Benefits Cliff: What It Is and How to Plan for It</title>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 30 Mar 2026 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description>What happens when a raise pushes you past income thresholds for SNAP, Medicaid, or Section 8 — and how to plan ahead.</description>
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      <title>Your PHA Won't Call Back? Here's What to Do</title>
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      <pubDate>Tue, 31 Mar 2026 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description>When the housing authority isn't returning your calls, here's how to escalate — different contact methods, documentation, and legal aid.</description>
      <author>matt@waythroughproject.com (Matt)</author>
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      <title>What Housing First Actually Means (And Why It Works)</title>
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      <pubDate>Wed, 01 Apr 2026 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description>Housing without preconditions. Why the evidence supports it, and what it looks like in practice through programs like HUD-VASH.</description>
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      <title>15 Tips for Finding an Apartment with a Housing Voucher</title>
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      <pubDate>Thu, 02 Apr 2026 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description>Practical, actionable tips for the apartment search — from knowing your payment standard to negotiating with landlords.</description>
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      <title>What Happens After You Get Your Housing Voucher</title>
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      <pubDate>Sat, 28 Mar 2026 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description>You got your voucher — now what? The apartment search, inspections, landlord negotiations, and everything you need to know about actually using your voucher.</description>
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      <title>How to Talk to Your Landlord About Repairs Without Risking Retaliation</title>
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      <pubDate>Fri, 27 Mar 2026 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description>Practical strategies for getting repairs done while protecting yourself. When to call, when to write, and what to do if your landlord pushes back.</description>
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      <title>Understanding Utility Allowances and Why They Matter</title>
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      <pubDate>Wed, 25 Mar 2026 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description>Utility allowances directly affect how much rent you pay on Section 8. Here's what they are, how they work, and what to do if yours doesn't match reality.</description>
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      <title>What to Do If Your Benefits Get Cut</title>
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      <pubDate>Thu, 26 Mar 2026 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description>If your SSI, SSDI, SNAP, or housing benefits were reduced or cut off, here are the steps to take right now — including how to appeal and where to get help.</description>
      <author>matt@waythroughproject.com (Matt)</author>
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      <title>Section 8 Explained — What It Actually Is and How It Works</title>
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      <pubDate>Sun, 22 Mar 2026 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description>A clear, no-nonsense breakdown of the Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher program — what it is, who qualifies, and how the process actually works from someone who's seen it firsthand.</description>
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      <title>What to Do When a Landlord Rejects Your Voucher</title>
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      <pubDate>Tue, 24 Mar 2026 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description>Landlord won't accept your Section 8 voucher? Here's what you can do about it — your rights, your options, and how to keep moving forward.</description>
      <author>matt@waythroughproject.com (Matt)</author>
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      <title>5 Affordable Housing Programs Most People Don't Know About</title>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 23 Mar 2026 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description>Section 8 isn't your only option. Here are five federal housing programs that could help you — and that most people have never heard of.</description>
      <author>matt@waythroughproject.com (Matt)</author>
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      <title>Welcome to Waythrough Project</title>
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      <pubDate>Sat, 21 Mar 2026 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description>Learn why Waythrough Project was started and what you can expect to find here to help navigate the affordable housing system.</description>
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