Angela Brown

Salt Lake City

Personal Finance and Real Estate Writer at Freelance

Articles

What could happen with mortgage rates this March?

Feb 27, 2025 | cbsnews.com | Angela Brown

The latest Consumer Price Index report, issued earlier this month, delivered unwelcome news about inflation. According to the report, the uptick in inflation that has been occurring over the last few months accelerated in January, climbing 3% on an annual basis. This surprise uptick could significantly influence the Federal Reserve's stance when it convenes for its mid-March meeting, potentially delaying the interest rate cuts many analysts had predicted for early 2025.
How Debt Consolidation Affects Your Credit: Does it Hurt or Help?

Sep 11, 2024 | financebuzz.com | Angela Brown |Kate Underwood |Becca Borawski Jenkins

I know debt can feel overwhelming. When your desk is covered in bills and you have to make decisions about which bills you can pay (and which ones you can’t), it’s uncomfortable and scary. Debt consolidation may be a solution — but will that impact your credit? You know that paying off debt is key to reducing financial stress and moving forward with other big life goals, but it may feel impossible to get there.
Battleford council looks at cost to protect landmark chimney

Jul 16, 2024 | sasktoday.ca | Angela Brown

BATTLEFORD - Battleford town council is looking at having upgrades done to the chimney of the old Government House site, south of town. The chimney is one of the few remnants of this site, which also served as the Battleford Industrial School until1914. Mayor Ames Leslie noted the structural condition of the towering chimney was assessed and found to be needing significant repairs. The structure, he estimates to be at least 70 feet high, is located on property owned by the town.
Battleford council dealing with code of conduct/ethics complaint

Jul 16, 2024 | sasktoday.ca | Angela Brown

BATTLEFORD- Battleford town council is reviewing an ethics/code of conduct complaint it received. For Saskatchewan, a municipal council is required to adopt a code of ethics for all their council members. The code of ethics bylaw defines the standards and values council expects members to comply with in their dealings with each other, employees of the municipality, and the public.
Shaunavon RCMP investigate fatal rollover

Jul 12, 2024 | sasktoday.ca | Angela Brown

OLGA - A B.C. man has died following a fatal rollover near Olga. At about noon July 9, Shaunavon RCMP received a report of a single-vehicle rollover on Highway 13. Officers responded immediately along with local EMS. The driver and sole occupant of the vehicle was declared deceased by EMS on route to the hospital. He has since been identified as a 32-year-old man from Vancouver, B.C. His family has been notified.
Buffalo Narrows RCMP locate body of missing boater

Jul 8, 2024 | sasktoday.ca | Angela Brown

PETER POND LAKE - Buffalo Narrows RCMP are reporting a missing boater has been found deceased. On Friday, RCMP responded after receiving a report of a missing boater. After investigating, police determined the man's boat was located idling in Peter Pond Lake. Officers along with local residents and conservation officers with the Provincial Protective Services Branch began searching the water and shoreline for the man. On Saturday, the man's body was located in the water.
Body of missing paddleboarder located at Lake Diefenbaker

Jul 8, 2024 | sasktoday.ca | Angela Brown

LAKE DIEFENBAKER - Outlook RCMP are reporting that the body of a missing paddleboarder has been located at Lake Diefenbaker. On Sunday at about 12:45 p.m., Outlook RCMP received a report of a missing paddleboarder at the Douglas Provincial Park boat launch. After investigating, police determined the man entered the water but did not re-emerge. His body was recovered from the water later in the afternoon, and he was pronounced deceased by EMS at the location.
Explosive devices found in rural mailboxes near Saskatoon

Jul 8, 2024 | sasktoday.ca | Angela Brown

SASKATOON AREA - Saskatoon RCMP are investigating after explosive devices were found in rural mailboxes in the area. Saskatoon RCMP received a report Sunday that several mailboxes near Sunset Estates in the RM of Blucher were broken into, and suspicious objects were left in them. After investigating, police determined one of the mailboxes had been damaged by an explosive device.
Today’s mortgage rates edge down for 15- and 30-year terms

Dec 4, 2023 | foxbusiness.com | Angela Brown

Our goal here at Credible Operations, Inc., NMLS Number 1681276, referred to as "Credible" below, is to give you the tools and confidence you need to improve your finances. Although we do promote products from our partner lenders who compensate us for our services, all opinions are our own. The interest rate on a 30-year fixed-rate mortgage is 6.625% as of December 4, which is 0.375 percentage points lower than yesterday.
Cockrill acclaimed at Sask Party nomination meeting

Jul 21, 2023 | q98.ca | Angela Brown

Jeremy Cockrill is officially acclaimed as the Saskatchewan Party candidate for the Battlefords. The Battlefords Saskatchewan Party Constituency Association made the announcement at the nomination meeting Thursday in North Battleford. Patrick Bundrock, Saskatchewan Party Executive Director, noted it’s a testament to Cockrill’s work that no one else from the public attended the nomination meeting other than the executive team.