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Earlier in the year, two apartment buildings in Chicago, home mostly to elderly people with lower incomes, were about to get a significant makeover to save energy.  The idea was to use a m...

These days, where you decide to work is becoming a lot more about where you can afford to live. The perks a job offers for housing, like help with paying rent or buying a home, are starting to make a big diffe...

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...

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 ...

When you're thinking about buying a house, figuring out how much you can spend is a crucial first step. There are several things that shape your budget, such as:   The size of the loan you can get and the interest ra...

Many employees save money each month for bills and services after retirement. However, some struggle to save enough due to financial obligations or low income, affecting their well-being an...

The housing market is constantly evolving, with new trends and government programs emerging to support potential buyers in making informed decisions. Whether you're a firs...

Many people in the United States who don’t own homes are losing hope that they’ll ever be able to afford one. A survey from Northwestern Mutual, a life insurance company, found that over hal...

The Neighborhood Homes Investment Act (NHIA) is a new law proposal designed to make buying a home more affordable. If passed, it will provide $16 billion to build or fix up about 400,000 ho...