• Myth vs. Reality: Does the Fed Control Mortgage Rates?,KCM Crew

    Myth vs. Reality: Does the Fed Control Mortgage Rates?

    You've probably heard the Federal Reserve (the Fed) is raising rates again. And if you're planning to buy or sell a house, you may be wondering what that means for you.With all the headlines, it’s easy to think the Fed sets mortgage rates. That’s actually a common myth. But the Fed’s decisions can s

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  • Finding Empowerment Through Post-Mastectomy Tattoos,Lili Kim

    Finding Empowerment Through Post-Mastectomy Tattoos

    Liza Tuscano picked alstroemerias, a flower that symbolizes love and support, strength, and friendship. Cindy Gipson opted for dahlias for “inner strength or grace under pressure, as well as new beginnings.” Catherine Hampel went with willow leaves. (The willow’s not weeping; it’s resilient: You can

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  • Two Moves That Can Get You Into Your First Home Sooner,KCM Crew

    Two Moves That Can Get You Into Your First Home Sooner

    For a lot of first-time buyers, owning a home can feel perpetually a few years out of reach. Saving for a down payment takes time, and each year you spend renting can make owning feel further off.But buying your first home doesn’t have to happen to feel like a far away goal. Two choices you control

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