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The University of Rochester is expanding a program for its employees that provides grants to first-time homebuyers. The University Home Ownership Incentive Program was initially launched in 2017 and would provide $9,000 to its participants. In its start, the program had just two financial lenders and seven local banks/credit unions participating. As of this summer, the […]
Juneteenth is a day which commemorates the end to slavery and celebrates Black and African American freedom and achievements, while encouraging continuous self-development and respect for all cultures. I first learned about Juneteenth in 2013, when my group fitness program Hustle for Health was asked to walk in the parade and perform with DJ Maestro […]
Yesterday, the House voted to approve legislation to establish an independent commission to investigate the violent insurrection at the US Capitol on January 6th. 35 Republicans broke away with their party to support the bill, leaving the final vote to be 252-175. Now, the bill will move to the Senate where it faces an uncertain […]
Another “slip of the tongue” apology this time from a Republican lawmaker from Oaklahoma. The “slip of the tongue” occurred in a debate for a bill on abortion on the House floor. By the way, the abortion bill passed in the House 80-19. There are so many things here but I will just focus on […]
The Senate just overruled the President’s veto on the National Defense Authorization Act, making this the first congressional override in the 4 years that Trump has been in office. The NDAA will raise pay for the troops, set rules and regulations for how and when weapons will be purchased and set military policies. It was […]
Looking to buy a home? WDKX’s Financial Advisor Dr. Cheryl McKeiver said on the Wake-Up Club this week look into a FHA 203k loan. Rehab Loan or FHA Construction loan allows you to finance not one, but two major items 1) the house itself, and; 2) needed/wanted repairs. Because the lender tracks and verifies repairs, it […]
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