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Facing Financial Hardship? Tips To Avoid Foreclosure
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Facing Financial Hardship? Tips To Avoid Foreclosure

By d-mars.com News Provider Life’s unexpected challenges can make meeting monthly mortgage payments difficult. The good news? Help is available to avoid foreclosure. ​Indeed, Freddie Mac has completed more than 255,000 foreclosure prevention actions in 2021, according to the Federal Housing Finance Agency. Whether you’re currently behind on payments or foresee trouble ahead, Freddie Mac…

Is It Too Late To Reduce Your Mortgage Payment by Refinancing?
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Is It Too Late To Reduce Your Mortgage Payment by Refinancing?

By d-mars.com News Provider Experts say that with mortgage rates beginning to rise, refinancing your home now might be your last best chance to lower your monthly mortgage payment, as rates remain near all-time lows. Those who refinanced early in 2021 have already reaped the benefits. Borrowers who refinanced their 30-year fixed rate mortgage into…

Ring in the New Year With Three Simple Financial Resolutions
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Ring in the New Year With Three Simple Financial Resolutions

By d-mars.com News Provider The New Year offers the perfect time for a fresh start and a renewed commitment to getting finances back on track after a season of spending – one where many Americans felt the effects of the pandemic on their wallets even before the onset of the holidays. In fact, COVID-19 has…

Is It Too Late To Reduce Your Mortgage Payment by Refinancing?
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Is It Too Late To Reduce Your Mortgage Payment by Refinancing?

By d-mars.com News Provider Experts say that with mortgage rates beginning to rise, refinancing your home now might be your last best chance to lower your monthly mortgage payment, as rates remain near all-time lows. Those who refinanced early in 2021 have already reaped the benefits. Borrowers who refinanced their 30-year fixed rate mortgage into…

Why Couples Should Attend Couples Therapy
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Why Couples Should Attend Couples Therapy

By Contributing Writer, Tami V. Allen, MS, LPC  There are many benefits to counseling other than addressing conflict and crisis. Therapy, in general, is for every individual and occasionally, individuals may need therapy for self-improvement. Whether looking to improve the quality of the relationship at a critical turning point or feeling hopeless, here are the…

Good Morning H-Town Named Best Morning Show In Houston!
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Good Morning H-Town Named Best Morning Show In Houston!

The votes have been tallied and 97.9 The Box’s Good Morning H-Town has been voted by the readers of the Houston Chronicle as the Best Radio Morning Show in Houston! The second annual Best of the Best highlights the best of Houston in a number of categories including entertainment and leisure, sports, beauty, health, home services and finance, kids and education,…

6 Tips To Pay for Your Child’s College Education
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6 Tips To Pay for Your Child’s College Education

By d-mars.com News Provider College tuition bills are due right around the corner. It’s true that college can be expensive, but knowing all of the different financing options available and making a plan can help you and other parents find peace of mind. However, it’s easy to feel overwhelmed as you and your child evaluate…

Medical Debt: The Other Part of the Pandemic’s Fallout
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Medical Debt: The Other Part of the Pandemic’s Fallout

By Stacy M. Brown, NNPA Newswire Senior National Correspondent For Walter Coleman, an independent contractor in Washington, D.C., Samantha Robles, a hairstylist in Bethesda, Maryland, and Robin Pruitt, a loan officer who also lives in Bethesda, the coronavirus pandemic not only resulted in close calls, but the financial fallout may lead to bankruptcy. Each says…

Help Your Struggling Student Make Math a Part of Everyday Life
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Help Your Struggling Student Make Math a Part of Everyday Life

By d-mars.com News Provider What do budgeting monthly expenses, being a sports fan and following a recipe have in common? All these activities employ math. Unfortunately, it is common for students to struggle with math classes because they don’t see how the subject will matter in their everyday lives. Parents can help motivate students by…

To Build Your Savings, Start With Small Goals
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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,…

How Disability Insurance Can Help You Protect What Matters Most
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How Disability Insurance Can Help You Protect What Matters Most

By d-mars.com News Provider As we begin to transition out of the pandemic, it’s important to consider steps that can help provide you and your loved ones a more stable financial future. Just consider that 41% of U.S. employees are living paycheck to paycheck right now, and the same number of employees don’t feel in…

Help Your Struggling Student Make Math a Part of Everyday Life
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Help Your Struggling Student Make Math a Part of Everyday Life

by d-mars.com News Provider What do budgeting monthly expenses, being a sports fan and following a recipe have in common? All these activities employ math. Unfortunately, it is common for students to struggle with math classes because they don’t see how the subject will matter in their everyday lives. Parents can help motivate students by…

Council Member Edward Pollard Mentors Youth With Suits for Success and Belts for Boys
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Council Member Edward Pollard Mentors Youth With Suits for Success and Belts for Boys

By Edward Pollard Edward Pollard is the Houston City Council Member for District J and serves as principal owner of Pollard Legal Group.  However, he says his most rewarding professional work is being the co-founder of the nonprofit Suits for Success. In 2014, Edward and two colleagues, Vernon Johnson and Duke Amos, wanted to fill…

shawn d. green

shawn d. green

2021 super p&e Shawn Green’s professional career is one to be admired as he continues to ascend the corporate ladder in the oil and gas industry. He is well-known as an accomplished, results-driven leader with well-rounded and diverse experiences. Shawn currently serves as manager of Global Services, Systems and Technology for ConocoPhillips. He is accountable…

quality barber college

quality barber college

2021 partnerships Niki Smith-Scott and Monica Freeman Preparing students with a curriculum that goes beyond the chair for competency and competitiveness is Quality Barber College.  Co-owned by established business leaders Niki Smith-Scott and Monica Freeman, this college is built on a foundation of “quality” in every sense of the word, with barber courses, cosmetology crossover…

Retiring Single: 5 Strategies to Consider
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Retiring Single: 5 Strategies to Consider

Planning on retiring single? You aren’t alone. Nearly 22 million Americans age 65 and older were unmarried in 2019, according to the U.S. Census Bureau, representing 41.5% of those in that age category. And for women, it’s more likely to be the case. According to the Administration on Aging, 54% of older women are unmarried,…

Harry L. Smith

Harry L. Smith

2021 LIVING LEGEND Harry L. Smith is a restaurant owner/operator of 17 restaurants in the Central Division/Indianapolis region.  Harry is an OPNAD national marketing representative on behalf of the National NBMOA, OPNAD by-law/process team member, past national value council representative, past Central Division place team lead, past DLC member, past NLC place team (member of…

5 Surprising Ways Clean Technology is Improving Daily Life
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5 Surprising Ways Clean Technology is Improving Daily Life

by d-mars.com News Provider Climate-related crises like rising sea levels, severe weather events and longer drought seasons are challenging the global economy. They’re also driving the launch of new clean technologies. Here are five examples of how these new technologies are changing and improving daily life: Making clean energy easier to access: With the renewable…