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It could be a head fake but I am starting to think we are about to witness a pretty large move across financial markets, in general. We were in kind of a range trade or maybe even worse as it looked like markets were headed fo...

As house prices have gone up, so have property taxes, which has made it harder for everyone to afford housing. This issue affects seniors the most because many live on a fixed income. To help out, a number of U.S. sta...

In Tucson, Arizona, something exciting is happening. The city is getting ready to start on a great project called Amazon Flats. This project will change the old Amazon Motel into 30 homes that people with less money can...

Right now, each state in the U.S. is offering its own special deals to help people save money, especially for individuals who are running their own businesses. In these tough times, there's a big opportunity in Pennsylvania to...

Having clean water at home is important for drinking, cooking, and keeping clean. But for many older adults with limited income, paying for water and sewer bills can be difficult—about 20% of U.S. households are behind on the...

If you have been waiting for a break in the housing market, there is some good news. According to a recent report from Zillow, home sellers in many major U.S. cities are slashing their asking prices to attract b...

Wealthfront, a company best known for its automated investing tools (often called a “robo-advisor”), is now offering home loans. The new mortgage program is being released first t...

The White House recently proposed major changes to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), including getting rid of Section 8 housing vouchers and cutting rental assistance by about 40%. Section...

As we head into 2026, the dream of owning a home can feel more difficult due to rising home prices and high rent costs. To make homeownership more achievable, more people are considering buying a house with a friend. H...