I’m single and make $61,000 per year. I really want to buy my first home — but can I even afford it without becoming house poor?

A gross annual income of $61,000 works out to $5,083 per month. Median homeownership costs would take up about 40% of that — ...

Oklahoma Chronicle: What can be done to improve home insurance rates?

There is a big spotlight on the issue of the rising cost of home insurance in Oklahoma, with the state House and Senate ...

How much house can I afford on a $90,000 salary?

Utilities: According to Move.org, U.S. households spend an average of about $380 a month on electricity, gas and water. If you add HOA fees, phone and internet service, and other necessities, the ...
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Will I Ever Be Able to Afford a House With My Current Student Loan Burden?

You work hard, pay your bills, and try to save—but every month, that persistent student loan payment reminds you how much ...

How to Get Preapproved for a Mortgage

When you're serious about buying a home, one of the first steps you should take is getting a mortgage preapproval. It's a relatively quick process that involves a lender pulling your credit ...

How the Birth Rate Plunged in One of US’ Most Fertile States

People in Utah have consistently had more children than the rest of the country for the last five decades, but this is ...
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Sofirn SK1: The Tactical Powerhouse You Can Actually Afford!

Blinding brightness, rugged design, and unbeatable value — meet your next duty companion. #SofirnSK1 #TacticalFlashlight #EDCgear #OutdoorEssentials #EverydayCarry Missing this one pay date may be too ...
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Crockett on White House shutdown messaging: ‘How can this not be a violation of the Hatch Act?’

Rep. Jasmine Crockett (D-Texas) questioned Wednesday how the White House’s shutdown messaging could not be a violation of the Hatch Act after it sent emails to employees and plastered a message on the ...

How America fell behind China in the lunar space race—and how it can catch back up

The first of these was the loss of space shuttle Columbia in February, the second fatal shuttle accident, which signaled that ...
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How much house does $500,000 buy you in Johnstown?

Back in 2014, spending $500,000 on a house was generally reserved for high earners. The typical U.S. home sold for $159,000, while starter homes averaged just $101,000. Fast-forward to today, and ...
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How much house does $500,000 buy you in State College?

Back in 2014, spending $500,000 on a house was generally reserved for high earners. The typical U.S. home sold for $159,000, while starter homes averaged just $101,000. Fast-forward to today, and ...
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How much house does $500,000 buy you in Walla Walla?

How much house does $500,000 buy you in Walla Walla? Back in 2014, spending $500,000 on a house was generally reserved for high earners. The typical U.S. home sold for $159,000, while starter homes ...