Articles by Jacqueline DeMarco
The Average Kitchen Remodel Cost in 2021 Is $14,864
August 24, 2021
Kitchen remodel costs average $14,864 in the U.S. in 2021. While nutritionists and dietitians differ on whether people should eat three meals a day, kitchens... read more
What It Takes to Earn an 800 Credit Score
July 19, 2021
A FICO Score between 800 and 850 is considered exceptional and can open financial doors for consumers. Analysts looked at anonymized credit reports of more... read more
With Expanded Child Tax Credit Payments Starting Soon, Here’s Where the Most Families Will Benefit
June 21, 2021
The latest coronavirus relief package (known as the American Rescue Plan) enhances the child tax credit, providing $3,600 annually per child to families with kids... read more
Survey Finds Bridal Parties Feel Pressure to Spend — and it Hurts Friendship with Bride
June 11, 2021
Does the sight of yet another wedding invitation make you sweat? Wedded bliss can come at a cost if you’re looking to celebrate a close... read more
Mortgage Rates in North Carolina — Plus Stats, First-Time Homebuyer Programs and Mortgage Refinancing
March 10, 2021
The average mortgage interest rate in North Carolina is 3.39%, just 0.7% above the average rate of 3.37% across the U.S. That means that when... read more
