Columbus, OH

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What Would My Monthly Payment Be on a $400,000 House?

Wisconsin State

The US Sun

AMERICANS can get payments from a major interest rate settlement. Big Picture Loans, a private money lender, is paying out big bucks after allegations it charged excessive interest rates. The company is known for offering thousands in loans to people with bad credit and then charging high interest rates. Those high rates can make the […]

Americans can claim one-time payment from $65 million interest rate settlement – but it depends on which state you live

ABC News

It's part of her economic agenda she will unveil Friday, her campaign says.

Harris to propose up to $25K in down-payment support for 1st-time homebuyers

Markets Insider

There's a rare type of mortgage loan gaining popularity among buyers seeking lower rates.

Homebuyers are flocking to a type of loan that offers a lower mortgage rate. But they often require bigger down payments, and lenders don't like to give them.

Business Times

The landscape of home buying and selling in the U.S. is poised for a significant shift as new rules governing real estate transactions take effect this Saturday. These changes, which are expected to have widespread implications, particularly impact how real estate agents are compensated, potentially altering the financial responsibilities for both buyers and sellers in the housing market.

New Real Estate Rules Shake Up Home Buying: Buyers May Now Shoulder Agent Commissions

GOBankingRates

Upon retirement, it is time to budget. That's because most retirees are on a limited or fixed income, a personal combination of Social Security, individual savings and work-related compensation like...

9 Best Cars for Retirees With Monthly Payments Under $300

The Motley Fool

Making one extra payment a year on a 30-year mortgage can save you serious interest. But it might not be the best use of your money.

Is It Worth It to Make Just 1 Extra Payment a Year on Your 30-Year Mortgage?

Military.com

USAA has agreed to pay $64.2 million to settle a class-action lawsuit alleging that its banks improperly charged fees and high interest rates that violated federal protections for service members who held loans.Under the agreement released Friday, defendants USAA Federal Savings Bank and USAA Savings Bank -- the company's credit card subsidiary that is now part of USAA Federal Savings Bank -- did not admit any wrongdoing but agreed to pay roughly 210,000 members to settle a case filed in November 2021.In the suit, four plaintiffs alleged the banks did not lower interest rates or fees in compliance with the...

USAA to Pay $64.2 Million to Service Members in Settlement over Improper Bank Fees, Interest

New Jersey State

Monday's (August 17) Powerball jackpot will be worth an estimated $44 million after zero players matched all six numbers during the $35 million drawing Saturday (August 17) night. Results from Saturday's Powerball game are listed below:. NUMBERS: 12-31-43-45-46 POWERBALL: 22. POWER PLAY: 5x. The odds of winning the Powerball jackpot...

Powerball Winner: Did Anyone Win Saturday's $35 Million Jackpot?

New Orleans, LA

Plaquemines Parish, LA

A saltwater wedge is making its way up the Mississippi River again. The intrusion is the result of low water levels in the river that allow saltwater to flow in from the Gulf. During last year's drought, a saltwater wedge headed far upriver, and many residents of the New Orleans area bought bottled water to prepare for it.

Saltwater Wedge Headed Up Mississippi River Again

Business Insider

Two local credit unions are offering CDs with at least 9% interest before the Fed cuts interest rates. Find out how to qualify for the CD specials.

Some credit unions are offering CDs of 9% APY or more before an anticipated Fed rate cut

Doug spoke with Media Research Center’s Dan Schneider about their recent research showing that 30% of the US population lives under the boot of a George and Alex Soros bought and paid for District Attorney. https://www.newsbusters.org/blogs/business/tim-kilcullen/2024/08/12/law-dis-order-how-soros-machine-directs-and-controls.

Dan Schneider - Media Research Center

Grand Rapid Police say a person of interest is in custody after a bank robbery on Friday. Officers were called to the Lake Michigan Credit Union on Leonard Street near Plymouth Avenue around 2:20 p.m. Police say the suspect had fled by the time they arrived. No one was hurt...

GRPD: Person of interest in custody in connection to bank robbery

Fox Business

If Fed rates don't decrease by at least 75 basis points soon, untapped home equity potential could serve as the "lifeline" for the U.S. economy, according to Meredith Whitney.

Expert who predicted 2008 mortgage crisis reveals the housing ‘lifeline’ if market doesn’t get moving

Colorado State

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Denver, CO

David Heitz

The Denver City Council postponed Monday until Aug. 19 spending $25.5 million on lawn equipment for maintaining city parks and golf courses. Council member Sarah Parady made the motion to postpone until Aug. 19 voting on two contracts. The first is for $17 million with Pattlen Enterprises. Another is for $6.5 million with Potestio Brothers Equipment. A third contract is for $2 million with Colorado Golf and Turf Inc.

Denver postpones buying $25.5 million in gas-powered lawn equipment

When it comes to money, one of my rallying cries is this: "Personal finance is personal." This is especially true when I offer debt payoff education to folks with low or lower middle class incomes. Lower income earners have a different experience becoming financially stable than higher income earners because of math and economic conditions, not moral failings or poor decision-making.

5 Ways to Pay Down Debt on a Low Income

When buying a home lender will consider your overall finances including any debt, your credit score, current salary and security before determining how much they are willing to lend. This benchmark is typically set at 4.5 times a borrower’s salary, this ensures that homeowners can manage their repayments without a heavy financial strain.

The Mortgage-to-Salary Ratio

FinanceBuzz

Want to make big bucks but don't want to sit in an office? Here are 15 jobs that let you work remotely and pay you enough to move beyond living paycheck to paycheck.

15 High-Paying Remote Jobs That Earn a Hefty Paycheck

Housing is the largest expense for the average American consumer. Since 2020, home prices have skyrocketed, increasing costs for homeowners and renters alike. The more people have to spend on housing,...

How Much Does the Average Homeowner Have in Savings vs. the Average Renter?

Lexington, SC

Lexington County, SC

(Lexington, SC)-- A man convicted of murder in Lexington County is waiting to hear if he'll be freed from prison. The state appeals court on Wednesday overturned Kierin Dennis' murder conviction for a stabbing ten years ago that killed a 17-year-old. The judge also ordered a new immunity hearing. His...

Convicted Murderer Could Go Free

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Affordable Homeownership Program: No down payment. No closing costs, No f

Two-time Emmy and Three-time NAACP Image Award-winning, television Executive Producer Rushion McDonald, interviewed Angeanette Dowles. Homeownership is one of the critical aspects of the American Dream....

Affordable Homeownership Program: No down payment. No closing costs, No f

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