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Should You Risk Your Home to Pay Off Credit Card Debt?A HELOC or home equity loan could help you escape high credit card interest rates, but turning unsecured debt into debt backed by your home can be risky.
By Paige Cerulli
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Georgia Is Cracking Down on HOAs. Could Your State Be Next?A new Georgia law gives the state greater oversight of homeowners associations and limits what unregistered HOAs can do. Here’s what homeowners should know.
By Choncé Maddox
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10 Cheapest Places to Live in OhioProperty Tax Looking for low living costs in the Buckeye State? Explore these ten Ohio counties with the lowest property tax bills.
By Kate Schubel
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How to Exit Real Estate Without a Huge Tax BillReal estate developers wanting to exit but facing a hefty tax bill can transition into a diversified portfolio of Delaware statutory trusts via a 1031 exchange.
By Dwight Kay
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New Bill Proposes $10,000 Home Upgrade Tax Credit for SeniorsTax News Some lawmakers want to offer homeowners over age 60 a new tax break.
By Kelley R. Taylor
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Best 1031 Exchange Options for Retiring Landlords1031 investors tired of managing property have several alternatives beyond moving into a passive DST. It depends on how much control and work you want to keep.
By Jason Milton
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Homeowners: Don't Skip This ProtectionAn owner’s title insurance policy shields your finances in the event of a dispute.
By Deborah Kearns
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7 Great Places to Retire in FloridaThe Sunshine State remains a beacon for retirees, offering warm weather, sandy beaches, and a relatively low cost of living. Here's a look at where to live.
By Kathryn Pomroy
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Should You Rent or Sell Your Home When You Move?The decision to rent or sell should be based on your long-term financial goals, tax situation and willingness to take on the duties of being a landlord.
By Daniel Goodman, CFP®, CLU®
