Articles by Xiomara Martinez-White
How the Federal Reserve Affects Mortgage Rates
The Federal Reserve doesn’t directly set mortgage rates, but it can influence them. For example, the Fed can buy or sell mortgage-backed securities — bond-like... read more
$10,000 in Student Loan Forgiveness Could Cancel Federal Debt for 1 in 3 Borrowers
The White House says there's no final decision on student loan cancellation, despite a report from the Washington Post that the Biden administration is set... read more
Roughly 1.5 Million Single Dads in U.S. Represent 5% of Parent-Child Families
It’s not easy being a single parent. But in addition to the challenges of raising children alone, single fathers face a unique set of stigmas... read more
New Mexico Expands Free Child Care — Here Are 4 Ways to Trim Your Costs
New Mexico Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham expanded free child care in the state effective May 1, 2022, allowing families who earn up to 400% of... read more
How to Get Classic Car Financing
If you’re looking to drive off in a shiny red convertible or spunky coupe, you may need to use classic car financing to buy the... read more