Despite access to Medicare, Social Security, and other safety nets, older adults are finding it increasingly difficult to afford housing due to inflation, tax increases, and other financial issues. Some seniors develop dementia and other neurological disorders, making it difficult for them to manage their finances and secure safe housing, increasing their risk of homelessness. According to the National Alliance to End Homelessness, there were over 580,000 homeless people in the United States … [Read more...]
How to Start a Small Business – A Veteran’s SMB Guide With Tools and Financial Resources
As a veteran, many of the skills you learned in the military can be especially helpful in running a business. The wide range of hard and soft skills you acquired through service can be transferred with great success to the private sector. Many veterans are doing just that. According to the United States Small Business Association (SBA), 2 1/2 million businesses are run by veterans. Nearly one in 10 U.S. businesses are veteran-owned. They cover the entire range of business types: from … [Read more...]
Tips and Considerations to Remember Before Moving to a New State
If you are planning on moving to a new state, then it is important to remember that there is more to it than just packing a few items and hitting the road. Instead, you need to think about a place to live, employment, and the cost of common items so you can budget accordingly. Here at Mortgages For America, we want everyone to find the perfect home in the perfect state, so we have some tips for how you can prepare accordingly so your move can be a success. Decide to Rent or Own a Home When … [Read more...]
USDA Construction Loans: Everything You Need Know
Buying a home has long been the American dream. And the USDA has been helping low- and moderate-income Americans buy homes in rural areas for decades. Now a loan program is helping Americans realize another dream: building their dream home. USDA construction loan We’re proud to announce the launch of www.USDAConstructionLoans.org. This new website is dedicated 100 percent to funding USDA-backed construction loans. These loans are designed for low- and moderate-income Americans to build or … [Read more...]
