Renting vs. Buying: The Net Worth Gap You Need To See

Trying to decide between renting or buying a home? One key factor that could help you choose is just how much homeownership can grow your net worth. Every three years, the Federal Reserve Board shares a report called the Survey of Consumer Finances (SCF). It shows how much wealth homeowners and rent

What To Look For From This Week’s Fed Meeting

You may be hearing a lot of talk about the Federal Reserve (the Fed) and how their actions will impact the housing market right now. Here’s why. The Fed meets again this week to decide the next step with the Federal Funds Rate. That's how much it costs banks to borrow from each other. Now, that’s no

Nemu's Wish to Visit Her Former Caregiver

It’s National Family Caregivers Month, and Nemu’s bond with Ms. Amber is worth celebrating.  Nemu has endured multiple surgeries for her nervous system disorder. Ms. Amber was Nemu’s comforting caregiver for 5+ years – so when she moved to Chicago, Nemu was devastated. “Nemu really loved her,” said