Hughes Federal Credit Union Regular checking accounts are essential, but they’re like empty canvases—they hold your money but don’t actively help it grow. Checking accounts that offer extended benefits often provide discounts and rewards that can transform them into powerful financial tools. Hughes Federal Credit Union’s Checking PLUS program, powered by Benefits Plus, is an…
Leah Kari, retired pharmaceutical representative and local licensed insurance agent Are you Medicare–eligible? Your Human Resources department will explain Medicare that can work with your employer’s health plan. Don’t delay learning if you must apply for Medicare Parts A, B, or both. Knowing your responsibilities about enrolling in Medicare will avoid misunderstandings and potential penalties.…
Douglas J. Sedam Every seller wants his or her home to sell quickly for a large profit, but it takes more than luck to make this happen. It involves careful planning and knowing how to professionally prepare your home to convince buyers to pull out their checkbooks. 1. Disassociate from Your House Letting go of your…
Melanie and Douglas Sedam Will the housing market crash? Let’s look at the most recent housing market trends and predictions for 2021 and 2022. We’ll discuss current overall real estate trends, price, and rent increases, housing sales and supply, mortgage rates and delinquencies, and other key industry takeaways and insights into the U.S. housing market. This…
Douglas and Melanie Sedam As of Dec. 31, there were: * 25 active listings, ranging from $384,900 to $865,000. * 3 active contingents i.e., in escrow but have not removed their inspection and/or loan contingencies yet, ranging from $389,000 to $576,900. * 3 pendings i.e., soon to close escrow, ranging from $379,900 to $845,000. *…