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Buying your first home is a big step, and figuring out how to pay for it can be stressful. But there are special loans designed to make it easier for first-timers.  These loans often require less money up f...

The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) offers special housing grants to help veterans with service-related disabilities. These grants are designed to help veterans buy, build, or make changes to a ho...

“Rent-to-own” is a popular, intriguing term but few people actually understand what it entails. These agreements, between an owner and a renter, are set up so that the renter is eligible to rent the property until it is e...

The scene at Wrigley Field earlier this late afternoon. If you squint, you'll see a young boy grabbing a (Brewers) autograph in the front row. "You can't beat fun at the old ball park," my Dad used to love...

Although you may think you know all the specifics of your home insurance policy, there's more to it than meets the eye. It is essential to understand the general coverage provided by your plan; however, it may contain cer...

The Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) has announced the new limits for conventional home loans that will apply in 2026. These limits help determine the maximum amount you can borrow with most standard home l...

You can receive financial assistance from the government after retiring, which may help you access better care and prevent costly health issues. This support can also help you pay bil...

Once retirement hits a person, it’s often common to feel overwhelmed with financial responsibilities. If one didn’t consider their retirement enough while they were working, a retiree ...

Retirement is your golden years. It is the best time to do everything you couldn’t do when you were younger because you were too busy with work. However, some retirees suffer financial stress ...