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Every week, our Financial Friday Round-Up compiles the best things to red, watch, or listen to regarding finance on the web. The articles below report on the millennial surge in the housing market, how to pay a mortgage in uncertain times, how to keep up employee engagement, and more.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Millennials Help Power This Year\u2019s Housing-Market Rebound<\/a><\/strong><\/h5>\n\n\n\n

For a long time, millennials were seen as the generation that was reluctant to enter the housing market, with some speculation that they may never buy homes due to residual effects of the recession in the late-00s. Now, it appears they were just taking their time. New numbers show that millennials account for more than half of all new home loans, the Wall Street Journal <\/em>reports; read more for an in-depth look at the reasons why.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Millions of Homeowners Are Falling Behind on Their Mortgage Payments. Here Are Your Options if You’re One of Them <\/a><\/strong><\/h5>\n\n\n\n

For those still struggling from the economic crisis, falling behind on a mortgage may feel just around the corner \u2014 but there are some steps you can take to avoid delinquency and foreclosure. This article from Money <\/em>gives essential options to avoid these outcomes, including forbearance, refinancing and loan modification.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Checklist: Steps to Take After Your Spouse Dies<\/a><\/strong><\/h5>\n\n\n\n

The loss of a spouse is not something anyone wants to think about but being in the business of life insurance means we know the benefits of planning ahead, even if it\u2019s an uncomfortable subject. Having a checklist of what to do when the inevitable happens will only make things easier and give you room to grieve in peace. Here, Kiplinger <\/em>gives us a helpful list of what to plan for ahead of time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Is Remote Work Good Or Bad For Employee Engagement? Your Leadership Holds the Answer<\/a><\/strong><\/h5>\n\n\n\n

There are many benefits to remote work \u2014\u00a0cutting down on commuting times, lower transportation costs and more daily flexibility can all make workers lives a little easier. However, if you feel remote work is affecting employee engagement, Forbes <\/em>gives a guide to keeping your team on track through helpful leadership tips on communication and support.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Check out our other Financial Friday Round-Up posts for more great reads!<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Financial Friday Round-Up: August 10 – August 14, 2020<\/a>
Financial Friday Round-Up: August 3 – August 7, 2020<\/a>
Financial Friday Round-Up: July 20 – July 24, 2020<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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