Mortgage rates are fast approaching 4%, a rate low enough that economists and lenders believe it will help jump-start the housing market again. The average rate on a 30-year fixed mortgage fell to 4.06% this week, its lowest since January 2018, according to data released Thursday by Freddie Mac, the mortgage-finance giant. The rate was down nearly […]
FIVE MONEY-SAVING GREEN UPGRADES
Going green is great for the environment, but that’s not the only benefit. When you make green upgrades in your home, it can also lead to some major savings. Solar panels: The upfront cost is big, but the long-term savings are huge. Solar panels will cost several thousand dollars to install, but ongoing maintenance costs are […]
10 simple, low-cost ways to cut your home energy bills
Have you added up all your energy bills lately? Between heating, air conditioning, hot showers, lighting, and our growing collections of appliances and electronics, the typical American family spends $2,000 a year, according to the US Department of Energy (DOE). That much energy use is hard on your wallet and on the planet. You know […]