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Homebuilders Increasingly Offer Incentives as Buyers Wait for Lower Rates
The U.S. housing market remains sluggish, and homebuilders are relying more heavily on incentives to attract buyers. According to the August 2025 National Association of Home Builders (NAHB)/Wells Fa...
2025 Tax Refunds Are Bigger — Here's How They Can Help With Bills, Utilities, and More
Great news for millions of Americans this tax season—the IRS confirms that 2025 tax refunds are averaging $3,382, a 6.3% increase from last year. This boost is mostly thanks to i...
How Homeowners Can Save Big and Help the Planet with the Inflation Reduction Act
The Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) is making waves by boosting the U.S. economy and helping the environment at the same time. It’s been praised for cutting pollution and pushing for clean...
Top Mortgage Lenders for Bad Credit in June 2025—Best Options to Buy a Home Now
Worried your credit score is too low to get a mortgage? You’re not alone—and you still have options. Getting a home loan with bad credit may be harder, but the right lender and lo...
Planning a Trip but Need to Watch Your Expenses? Read These Tried and Tested Tips
You do not have to give up all of your travel dreams just because you are looking to cut expenses in your life. While there is no doubt that you will need to budget carefully to travel on ...
How Medicaid is Expanding Access for More Families
Medicaid has long been the safety net for America's most vulnerable populations, including low-income children, pregnant women, elderly adults and people with disabilities. However, restrictive eligibility left many fam...
Are You Struggling With Utility Bills? LIHEAP Applications Now Open for All
The Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) has officially opened its doors to the general public, starting last Monday, January 6. This essential program, designed to help families mana...
Financial Discipline and Money Management: Keys to Keeping Expenses Low
Financial discipline involves creating a budget and sticking to it, monitoring expenses, tracking spending patterns, and setting goals for making changes in spending habits. It also means being smart ...
North Carolina Invests $6 Million to Reduce Flood Risks After Hurricane Helene
Josh Stein has announced $6 million in new funding to strengthen flood protection and boost community resilience across North Carolina. This funding targets several key river basins, including t...
