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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 three 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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15 Home Maintenance Tasks to Do Before the First Snowhome Don't wait for the first snowfall. These simple home maintenance tasks can help you avoid costly winter repairs and protect your wallet.
By Donna LeValley
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