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Safer Homes for Flint: $7.5M Federal Grant to Remove Health and Safety Hazards

Flint families are getting much-needed support to ensure their living spaces are safe, healthy, and welcoming. According to an announcement from the Flint Housing Commission, the city has secu...

Chase Home Lending Brings Back 3-Week Mortgage Rate Sale

With national interest rates hovering near 7%, Chase Home Lending has launched a limited-time interest rate promotion to give prospective home buyers and refinancers a financial break. The nationwide promotion runs f...

Do You Need VA Hospice Care? Find Out What Benefits Are Covered and Who Qualifies

When a veteran faces a terminal illness and treatments shift from seeking a cure to maximizing comfort, Veterans Affairs (VA) hospice care provides critical end-of-life support for patients an...

Florida Relaunches Program to Help Frontline Workers Buy Their First Home

Good news for Florida's frontline workers: a popular homebuying assistance program is back. The Florida Hometown Heroes Program has relaunched, offering up to $35,000 to help certain workers co...

Early Estimates Suggest Social Security Benefits Could Rise 2.4% in 2027

The first predictions for next year's Social Security Cost-of-Living Adjustment (COLA) are in, giving retirees an early look at how much their benefits might increase in 2027. What the Numbers S...

How Foreclosure Affects Your Credit

Foreclosure happens when a homeowner stops paying their mortgage or breaks the rules of their loan agreement. When this occurs, the bank or lender can take legal steps to take back the home, sell it, and use that money to cover the unpa...

What Medicare Won't Cover in 2026: What You Need to Know

As healthcare costs keep going up, many Americans on Medicare are wondering what changes are coming in 2026. While Medicare still helps millions of seniors and people with disabilities pay for healthcare, there are...

Decoding Your Rental Agreement: A Simple Guide to Common Lease Clauses

Moving into a new apartment is exciting, but the paperwork can be overwhelming. Most people skim their lease and sign quickly just to get their keys, but that "fine print" contains critical ...

How to Apply for LIHEAP Winter Energy Assistance (2025-2026)

Are you worried about paying your energy bills as temperatures drop? The Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) can help you with heating costs during winter, cooling in the summer, and can also hel...