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Look, we get it. You’re scrolling through your favorite site, you see those gorgeous mid-century modern chairs or a fresh pair of kicks, and there it is, the "Pay in 4" button. It’s sitting there looking all innocent, promising you that for the low, low price of $25 every two weeks, those shoes ca

Vibe Check: Who’s Actually Buying Houses Right Now? (2023 Edition)
Ok... We know 2023 was forever ago, but the NAR data just dropped in 2026! Listen, we all know the 2023 housing market felt a little bit like a game of musical chairs where the music was heavy metal and half the chairs were on fire. Between the interest rate hikes that made everyone’s eyes water an

The Lazy Person’s Guide to Saving for a Detroit Home: How Oportun Does the Heavy Lifting
Use Lauren’s Oportun referral link Let’s be real for a second: saving money is objectively the worst. We all start the month with the best intentions. We tell ourselves we’re going to skip the extra latte, pack a lunch every day, and finally build that "Dream Home Fund" for a beautiful brick Tudor
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