Unlocking Homeownership With Down Payment Assistance and a Savings Plan
Depending on your situation, you may qualify for a grant to help with your housing purchase.
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Lower Home Cooling Bills: 6 Tips for Savings this Summer
Before setting the thermostat to cool, homeowners should try these cost-saving tips.
How to Green Your Home or Apartment for Maximum Savings
Whether you own or rent the place you call home, ensuring that it’s energy efficient can help you save money, increase your comfort and contribute to improved indoor air quality. It’s also better for the planet.
Smash Your Savings Goals in 2024
If you recently received your 2023 W2, you may have realized how much money you should have been putting to work to accomplish your savings goals. Ouch, right? No need to stress though — now’s the perfect time to make your hard-earned money hustle for you.
To Build Your Savings, Start With Small Goals
By Vanderbilt Mortgage and Finance, Inc. Building a savings account can seem daunting. Many people believe they should have a high amount of savings tucked away, but then often become overwhelmed thinking about that goal. By shifting your mindset and taking small, achievable steps, you can reach your savings goals and more. Keep in mind,…
The power of planning: Getting retirement savings on track after COVID-19
by d-mars.com News Provider Planning for retirement is an important step toward long-term financial wellness at any age. Even though everybody knows to expect the unexpected, no one could have predicted how the events of the past twelve months would change the world. As a result, many people had to shift their approach toward financial…
5 Tips to Rebuild Your Savings and Unlock Opportunities
by d-mars.com News Provider The pandemic created a lot of uncertainty for people, especially when it comes to their finances: unemployment was up, spending was down and pretty much everything felt like a roller coaster. One year after much of the world shut down due to the coronavirus, it’s time to rebuild your savings to…
6 things you should know about your health savings account (HSA)
For many families, health care is a major expense, even with health insurance coverage. There’s a great solution that can help financially prepare you for out-of-pocket costs, and it may be right there in your wallet: A health savings account. “A health savings account is a valuable tool that can help you manage health care…
New Study: Over 1 in 4 Americans Hit Their Limit on the Prices of Household Staples
Pricing pressures have caused Americans to pull back, with over six in 10 (62%) saying their ‘purchasing power’ and income in relation to prices is decreasing.
Easy Renter-Friendly Tips to Weatherize Your Home
Here are temporary ways to prep your rental for the winter without causing any damage.
5 Tips to Help You Choose Your 2025 Health Benefits
Here are a few tips to consider when choosing a plan that may help lead you to better health and cost savings.
Don’t Let the Holiday Season Set You Up for Debt in 2025
Here’s how to celebrate the season in style while positioning yourself for a financially healthy 2025.
Over Half of Americans Choose Their Benefits by Price During Open Enrollment
Americans have ideas for how to make the open enrollment process better.
Inflation Hits Lowest Level Since Pandemic as Consumer Prices Stabilize
With inflation now easing to pre-pandemic levels, the latest data suggests that while some price pressures remain.
Preparing For Colder Months: What Homeowners Need to Know About Home Heating
Here are tips to help homeowners prepare their heating systems for the coming season while staying informed about changes in the industry that could impact them.
Mortgage Payments Fall Lower Than Rent in 22 of 50 Largest US Metros
The monthly cost of homeownership may be more attainable than people think– but, it depends on where they live.
New Report Exposes Tax System’s Role in Widening Racial Wealth Gap, Calls for Urgent Reforms
Color of Change and Americans for Tax Fairness released a damning report exposing the deep racial inequities entrenched in the U.S. tax system.
Nearly 2 in 5 Americans Say Their Pets Inspire Good Money Habits: New Study
Research shows that Americans associate pet ownership with positive money habits.
Inflation Cools to Below 3%, Paving the Way for Potential Fed Rate Cuts
Inflation in the United States showed promising signs of easing in July, with the Consumer Price Index (CPI) falling below 3% for the first time in over three years.
National Black Business Month: A Call to Action for Supporting Black-Owned Businesses
National Black Business Month calls us to support Black-owned businesses and remain committed to ensuring their enduring success.