Foreclosure filings low record During the pandemic, foreclosure filings saw their lowest numbers in more than a decade. This record low, caused by new federal COVID-19 relief procedures regarding foreclosures and mortgages, came at a critical time for many Americans struggling to make ends meet during the pandemic. However, many of these relief procedures are…
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Scammers are getting smarter, here’s how you can avoid them
Scammers are on the rise again In 2021, scammers placed 4.1 billion robocalls every single month, or 1,500 calls every second, with the intention of stealing money from the unsuspecting people who pick up their phone. The amount of emails and texts sent out by scammers is growing at an alarming rate, too. These kinds…
Buying a Car on a Budget
In modern America, it’s almost impossible to live without a car. You need one to get to work, go to the doctor, take the kids to school, and run errands. And, in rural parts of the country, the alternatives are not great – public transit isn’t always available, and getting an Uber or taxi is…