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Older Homeowners Are Cutting Their Property Tax Bills by VolunteeringProperty Tax Want to save up to $1,500 on your property taxes? Here's how giving back can lower your bill in retirement.
By Kate Schubel
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Rate Hikes Are Back: What It Means for RetireesRetirees could take advantage of better yields on cash and annuities while paying down variable debt and navigating a tougher housing market.
By Evan T. Beach, CFP®, AWMA®
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9 Easy Home Hardening Projects That Also Save on InsuranceThese small projects can protect your home from the elements and might lower your home insurance premium.
By Paige Cerulli
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12 Great Places to Retire in the MidwestHere are our retirement picks in the 12 midwestern states.
By Stacy Rapacon
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Is Real Estate Investing in 2026 Still a Safe Bet?Should you invest in real estate if its traditional benefits — appreciation, yield, depreciation and protection from inflation — can no longer be guaranteed?
By Alan Stalcup
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How to Choose a Mortgage Lender in 5 StepsLearn how to choose a mortgage lender, compare interest rates and fees, evaluate preapprovals and find the right home loan for your budget.
By Dori Zinn
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4 Questions That Reveal if You’re Actually Ready to Age in PlaceIs your "forever home" actually a "Peter Pan house?" The age-in-place dream often hits these four unexpected roadblocks.
By Donna Fuscaldo
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Should You Refinance Your Mortgage? Costs and BenefitsThinking about refinancing your mortgage? Learn how refinancing works, what it costs and when it makes financial sense.
By Kathryn Pomroy
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15-Year vs. 30-Year Mortgage: Pros and Consreal estate Consider these pluses and minuses before jumping into a loan you'll be paying for the next 15 to 30 years.
By Donna LeValley
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