I bought my first home at 27 thanks to a $20,000 down payment grant. I wish more people knew about these resources.

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Jasmine Austin found a down payment assistance program that helped her purchase her first home while on a teacher's salary.
Jasmine Austin found a down payment assistance program that helped her purchase her first home while on a teacher's salary.

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I bought 3 rental properties in my hometown. They help me afford living in a more expensive city.

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Needle-phobes, rejoice — you can now draw blood without a poke

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A new laser hair-loss treatment aims to be like going to the dentist twice a year

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An award is more than its hardware.

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The app will see you now: New AI scans faces to predict diseases, disorders, and early death

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I'm a career coach with 3 kids in school. Here are my 6 efficiency hacks for the back-to-school season.

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Skin tightening is getting more advanced — and less painful. Here are the new techniques replacing facelifts.

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I'm a pediatrician with 2 sons. Here's how I keep my family healthy during back-to-school and 3 key items I always have on hand.

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Dr. Angela Mattke is a working parent with two sons in school.

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