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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 ...
Good News for Homeowners Struggling with Mortgage Payments
The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) has good news for homeowners who are finding it hard to keep up with their mortgage payments. Through its Federal Housing Administration (FHA), HUD...
Homeowners Rush to Refinance as Mortgage Rates Drop
Recently, mortgage rates fell to their lowest level since March, giving homeowners a chance to refinance their loans and save money. The average rate for a 30-year fixed mortgage dropped to 6.67% as of August 8, after repo...
Navigating the World of Rent-to-Own Agreements: Your Path to Homeownership
Are you dreaming of owning your own home but struggling to save up for a down payment? Rent-to-own programs might just be the solution you've been looking for. Let's explore how these...
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...
Homeowner's Insurance 101: What It Covers And Why You Need It
Homeowner's insurance is something that many people have, but not everyone understands. In fact, many people who have this coverage have no real idea why they have it. In short, homeowner's insurance is ins...
Lightning Safety - Know the Myths and the Facts to Protect Your House and Family
Take a quick guess about how many thunderstorms are active at any given moment on Earth.... It's a big number. At any given time about 1,800 thunderstorms are raging, e...
Rural Communities Transform by Rapid Growth and Housing Demand
Life in Celina, Texas was slow-paced and community-focused, with farmers meeting for coffee and neighbors gathering at church. However, Celina, like many rural towns across America, is changing fast. On...
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...
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