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Chase Home Lending Launches Limited-Time “Mortgage Rate Sale” Plus Stackable Home Loan Perks — Ends August 18

Borrowers could save thousands over the life of their loan with this rare offer In a move highlighting the competitive shifts in the housing market, Chase Ho...

How to Qualify for a Land Loan in 2025: Requirements, Costs, and Options

For most buyers, purchasing a pre-owned home is the easiest path to ownership. But for others, the dream starts with a piece of land and a blank canvas. If you’re planning to build your own home...

FAQ: How Life Changes Can Increase Your Social Security or SSI Benefits

Social Security benefits don’t stay the same forever. Changes in your life, such as the death of a spouse, retirement, or financial hardship, may make you or your family members eligible for high...

July Inflation Report: Your Quick Guide to Winners and Losers at Checkout (Price Changes by Category)

The U.S. Consumer Price Index (CPI) rose 2.7% year-over-year in July 2025, matching June’s pace, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics. Monthly inflation incre...

Is Your Social Security Payment Coming This Week? First SSDI Deposit of August 2025 Goes Out

The Social Security Administration (SSA) is set to send out the first round of August 2025 Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) payments this week. This is an important date...

Buyer’s Market Incoming? The 20 Cities Facing the Biggest Home Price Drops in 2025

The U.S. housing market is bracing for a shift, and not every city will feel it the same way. According to Zillow, home prices nationwide could slip about 1% over the next 12 months, but...