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The Home Loan banks have been a stable source of community bank funding for generations, writes Rebecca Romero Rainey, of the Independent Community Bankers of America.Adobe…

According to reporting from the Transamerica Center for Retirement Studies, People in the middle class expect diverse sources of retirement income. Below you can explore the…

Solstock | E+ | Getty ImagesHalloween trick-or-treaters and jack-o-lanterns can be downright scary — for your homeowners insurance policy.There is a 14% jump in homeowners insurance…

FILE – Sen. Dick Durbin, D-Ill., chairman of the Senate Judiciary Committee, leads a hearing at the … [+] Capitol in Washington, Aug. 3, 2023. A…

Nazar_ab | E+ | Getty ImagesFor most people, buying a home will be the biggest financial transaction they will make.It’s also generally considered a path to…

I often try to find silver linings in bad situations.The latest issue facing prospective home buyers is a return to 7% mortgage rates, up from around…

Both Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac announced newly expanded appraisal waivers to reduce costs and help more first-time home buyers purchase a property.The pair already offer…

High interest credit card debt can suck the life out of anyone. Paying off your credit card debt at today’s high interest rates can also take…

With mortgage rates surging higher again, somewhat unexpectedly, a thought came to my mind if you’re currently home shopping.A couple years ago, I threw out the…

Most people understand that owning real estate can be a great investment. What they may not realize is that this investment can begin to pay off…