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Safety First: How to Make Your Home Emergency-Proof

  Disasters can strike at any moment, catching us off guard and unprepared. But with a little bit of forward thinking and preparation, you can transform your home into a safe haven during emergencies. From hurri...

There are many reasons why you might want to renovate your home.

However, most home renovations require a substantial amount of money. Therefore, if you're hard-pressed for cash, you might keep postponing home repairs hoping to save the money you need to handle the re...

All You Need to Know about Getting Financial Assistance after Retirement

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 ...

Clinical Trials: Opportunities and Considerations

Clinical trials are essential for developing and improving new drugs, treatments, and medical devices.  They also require willing participants to help researchers assess safety and efficacy. Beyond contributing to me...

Streamlining Affordable Housing Applications: Pittsburgh's Innovative AI Program

Pittsburgh is starting a new program to make it quicker and easier for people to apply for affordable housing, using artificial intelligence (AI). The local Housing Authority is facing a cha...

10 U.S. Cities Where Rent Is Finally Dropping

Rent prices are starting to go down in many parts of the United States, giving renters some relief after several years of rising costs. These changes follow a period from 2019 to 2022 when rents went up quickly. According to ...

The Best Mortgage Lenders for First-Time Home Buyers in October 2025

Buying your first home can be challenging, and choosing the right mortgage lender can make a big difference. Here’s a simple guide to some of the top mortgage lenders for first-time buyers and wha...

The Right Time for Home Improvements

No one needs reminding that 2020 was a year full of shut-downs, lock-downs and more business closures than anyone can count. Even for people who kept their jobs as an essential worker, the rest of the economy was closed down and pretty...

The Scene From Wrigley and Rates Aren't Going Higher

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...


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