Financial Wellness

When Jerred Yeash and his family named their new Husky puppy “Cruiser,” they envisioned him running around the yard. Sadly, the dog was born with a physical impediment that left him unable to walk. His guardians saw him struggle as he lay on his chest, paddling the ground with his paws. Most puppies can stand […]

When most people think of Hawaii, they picture pristine beaches, surfing in warm waters and enjoying tropical drinks. That’s the life Barbara Vance imagined when she moved from the mainland to Makawao, a rural area in the eastern part of Maui. But she quickly realized the high cost of island living was too much for […]

As the population ages, there are more people in nursing homes and more adult children caring for elderly parents too. Turning a home into a safe place for the elderly isn’t easy, and families often need to revamp their homes to accommodate adding more people to the same space. That’s what Kelli MacDonald-Risner of Maryville, […]

When Prosper customer Madeline Lauro wanted to provide her daughter with her dream wedding, she was stuck. She didn’t have the money upfront to pay for the wedding cake, photography, DJ and other wedding expenses. Rather than putting a large purchase on her credit card, Madeline decided to use Prosper to apply for a loan. […]

How much would you be willing to give up for instant credit card relief? Not dining out for 10 years? 20 years of gym membership? Never getting to see the final Game of Thrones episode? Listening to one band for the rest of your life? A new survey commissioned by Prosper Marketplace reveals some interesting […]

The average listing price of a 3-bedroom home in Kansas City is $120,000. That’s no small change for a college student looking to get into the real estate business. Meet Jordan Mackey of Bonner Springs, Kansas. Nestled among rolling hills and situated along the Kansas River, Bonner Springs is a small suburban neighborhood outside Kansas […]