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10 Cities Where Grocery Prices Are Highest in 2026Residents in these 10 cities pay up to 36% more than the rest of the country to keep food on the table.
By Rachael Green
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Kiplinger Housing Outlook: A Critical Turning Point in 2026Economic Outlooks The housing market is in the doldrums, but subtle shifts are finally on the way.
By Rodrigo Sermeño
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Ask the Tax Editor: Tax Rules for LandlordsAsk the Editor In this week's Ask the Editor Q&A, Joy Taylor answers tax questions for landlords who own residential rental property.
By Joy Taylor
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What Is an Assumable Mortgage and Could It Save You Thousands?Learn how assumable mortgages work, who qualifies and when taking over a seller's loan could save you money.
By Choncé Maddox
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How to Design a Second Home That Generates Rental Income This SummerSmart interior design can transform your vacation home into an income-generating rental without sacrificing comfort or style.
By Dori Zinn
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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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The Short-Term Rental Crackdown: Should You Sell?We consider the case of a retired couple relying on summer rental income from a $1.1 million beach house. Local zoning changes are forcing a hard choice between lifestyle and portfolio stability.
By Maurie Backman
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What Happens During a Home Appraisal?From comps to contingencies, here’s what a home appraisal reveals about your property’s true worth.
By Dori Zinn
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Step Off the 1031 Exchange Treadmill With Mineral RightsMineral rights offer deeded ownership with no tenants, monthly royalty income with no operating costs, a stepped-up basis for heirs and more.
By Alan Stalcup
