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Property taxes in New York can be expensive, especially for families and seniors. To help reduce these costs, New York State offers a program called STAR (School Tax Relief). This program gives money b...

Saving up for a home down payment can feel like a huge challenge. Especially for first-time buyers, figuring out how to gather that lump sum for a down payment might seem like climbing a mountain. But, don'...

Navigating the world of higher education can be daunting, especially when faced with the rising costs of college tuition. Fortunately, for many students, Pell Grants offers a beacon of hope in the quest for a d...

The United States Small Business Administration is responsible for providing financial assistance to renters and homeowners who live in a disaster area. Financial assistance is available in the form of long-term, low-interest loa...

A few other bloggers have already used this infamous line, so I'm really stealing it here. But given the circumstances, it's so good and no other phrase can sum up what we've witnessed as a nation and electorate the past few w...

Sometimes you gotta look past the headlines. When peering across college campuses these days you see two very different themes percolating near the top. One are the ever-increasing numbers of protests; and the other is the endless a...

For many first time home buyers, a dilemma comes up: is mortgage insurance worth it? And why is it even necessary?  What is mortgage insurance, anyways? Typically, until a person has about 22% equity in a home, mortgage companie...

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...

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...