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How coping with food insecurity can lead to further instability Strategies families use to address food insecurity can lead to a chain of consequences that further undermine well-being.11 questions you should ask before sharing your home equity with Wall Street For-profit investors are offering loans to borrowers in exchange for a share of their home's equity. But is this a good deal for buyers in a bind?Shelter from the storm: The role of housing in stabilizing children’s lives Without the security of stable housing, a child’s physical health, mental well-being, and educational achievement are easily threatened.Many older Hispanics face steep financial hurdles With employment histories often marked by low-earning jobs and few retirement benefits, older Hispanics are struggling to retire.Protecting children when parents’ work is unstable Many working parents face job instability, even while maintaining the same job. How does this affect children?Seven ways recent interest rate increases will affect the mortgage market The market is likely anticipating greater government spending and potential tax cuts that could increase demand and prices.