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Mortgage demand drops as interest rates hit a three-month high

PUBLISHED WED, FEB 10 2021 Diana Olick An ‘Open House’ sign is displayed in the front yard of a home for sale in Columbus, Ohio. Ty Wright | Bloomberg | Getty Images Mortgage interest rates have increased in four of the first six weeks of 2021, putting a chill on mortgage demand. Overall mortgage applicationContinue reading “Mortgage demand drops as interest rates hit a three-month high”

Terminix Settlement Update – Process in Place February 9, 2021

On February 8, the Alabama Attorney General’s office released additional information on refunds from Terminix. As reported several months ago, Terminix reached a $60 million dollar settlement with the state of Alabama, stemming from its drastic increases in pricing. Under the settlement, former and existing customers of Terminix may be entitled to money. The processContinue reading “Terminix Settlement Update – Process in Place February 9, 2021”

How to know the difference between legitimate debt collections and scams

Updated Sun, Jan 31 2021Megan DeMatteo It’s becoming increasingly difficult to tell the difference between a real business and a scam. Chances are, you’ve been on the receiving end of a suspicious phone call before, where someone posed as a legitimate representative in order to try to get your information. Sometimes, scammers give themselves awayContinue reading “How to know the difference between legitimate debt collections and scams”

Here’s how wealthy families will save on estate taxes in the Biden presidency

PUBLISHED TUE, JAN 19 20218:30 AM Andrew Osterland Wealthy Americans worried about the prospect of higher estate and gift taxes might have more time to come up with a strategy. With Jon Ossoff and Raphael Warnock both winning their Senate runoff elections in Georgia, the Democrats now have control — albeit precarious — of theContinue reading “Here’s how wealthy families will save on estate taxes in the Biden presidency”

How To Apply For An EIN #

How do I get a free EIN number from the IRS? You may apply for an EIN in various ways, and now you may apply online. This is a free service offered by the Internal Revenue Service and you can get your EIN immediately. You must check with your state to make sure you need a state number or charter. How do I get a free EIN number fromContinue reading “How To Apply For An EIN #”

This is why fighting climate change is so urgent

The global warming that’s changing our climate is already having dire consequences. In just the past few decades: Rising temperatures have worsened extreme weather events. Chunks of ice in the Antarctic have broken apart. Wildfire seasons are months longer. Coral reefs have been bleached of their colors. Mosquitoes are expanding their territory, able to spread disease. What’s causing these harmfulContinue reading “This is why fighting climate change is so urgent”

The story of how four black Detroiters became property owners after the Great Fire of 1805

Posted By Paul Sewick on Thu, Feb 1, 2018 at 1:40 pm Photos courtesy of Paul Sewick For African Americans, the struggle to own property in Detroit is almost as old as the city itself — tactics like redlining, restrictive covenants, and mob violence were long used to prevent black Detroiters from purchasing homes. And while, the city enjoyed a higher-than-averageContinue reading “The story of how four black Detroiters became property owners after the Great Fire of 1805”

What Social-Emotional Learning Activities Can Kids Do in Quarantine?

By Roxy Favretto Photo Courtesy: Jahi Chikwendiu/Getty Images During quarantine, kids can miss out on the social benefits they typically get from interacting with others in a school environment, which could set them back in terms of social-emotional learning (SEL). SEL involves skills that build up a child’s confidence, help them develop relationships and promoteContinue reading “What Social-Emotional Learning Activities Can Kids Do in Quarantine?”

Can the Banks Come After Me for Money If I File for Foreclosure?

ByMack Mitzsheva Defaulting on a home loan can have major financial consequences for the borrower. One form of default occurs when you don’t make your mortgage payments. When this occurs, the bank may decide to pursue a foreclosure on the property. Depending upon the state, the bank may be able to come after you forContinue reading “Can the Banks Come After Me for Money If I File for Foreclosure?”