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Say goodbye to "The Say Hey Kid"
Say goodbye to "The Say Hey Kid". Number 24. Inarguably the greatest center field ever: Willie Mays. Mr. Mays died this week at the age of 93. If there were ever a Mount Rushmore of the most revered American athletes of all time, ...
Major retailers are lowering prices (finally)
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. Plus, yesterday, Home Depot announced that there were price reductions coming to many items...
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...
How Some States Help Older People with Property Taxes
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...
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...
How to Refinance Your Mortgage in a Rising Rate Environment
With interest rates on the rise, refinancing a mortgage may seem counterintuitive. However, for some homeowners, refinancing still makes good financial sense even as rates increase. The key is acting strategicall...
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...
$1,000 Stimulus Payment: Who Qualifies for Pennsylvania’s Rent Rebate Program?
Pennsylvania has a program designed to help ease housing costs for eligible residents. This program, known as the property or rent tax rebate, offers financial aid of up to $1,000 for qualifyin...
House Down Payments Are Getting Bigger, Now Averaging Over $63,000
Buying a house is becoming more expensive, not just because of the price tags on homes, but also because the initial payment you make, known as the down payment, is going up. That's the chunk of money bu...
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