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Buying a house is a big dream for many people. However, saving up enough money for a down payment can be a major hurdle. The good news is that there are many programs across the country designed to help ho...

Even though the U.S. Senate passed a spending bill to fund most federal agencies through September 30, 2026, a partial government shutdown began at 12:01 a.m. on Saturday, Jan. 31. ...

Wealthfront, a company best known for its automated investing tools (often called a “robo-advisor”), is now offering home loans. The new mortgage program is being released first t...

The housing market dynamics are always changing. Prices fluctuate with market demand, changing mortgage rates, and with economic transitions.  Supply and demand flow based on these factors. Given the shifts, you must scr...

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...

The White House recently proposed major changes to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), including getting rid of Section 8 housing vouchers and cutting rental assistance by about 40%. Section...

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...

In Tucson, Arizona, something exciting is happening. The city is getting ready to start on a great project called Amazon Flats. This project will change the old Amazon Motel into 30 homes that people with less money can...

Having clean water at home is important for drinking, cooking, and keeping clean. But for many older adults with limited income, paying for water and sewer bills can be difficult—about 20% of U.S. households are behind on the...