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Should You Upsize When College and Retirement Collide?With $4 million saved, a couple wants a bigger home for their teens before retiring in eight years. In this week's Wealth Wise advice column, advisers reveal why it’s risky — and smart alternatives.
By Maurie Backman
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Is a 1031 Exchange Right for You? Pros, Cons, and RisksInvestors should look beyond the "automatic" tax deferral of a 1031 exchange and assess whether staying in the landlord game aligns with their long-term goals.
By Daniel Goodwin
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Can’t Afford a Starter Home in the U.S.? Some Buyers Are Looking AbroadSome Americans priced out of the U.S. housing market are buying their first homes overseas. Here’s where they’re looking and the risks to consider.
By Choncé Maddox
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The 25 Most Expensive Cities to Live in the USFrom metro areas on both coasts to the middle of the Pacific Ocean, these are the most expensive cities to live in the U.S.
By Dan Burrows
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5 Surprising Ways Aging in Place Can Save You Thousands in RetirementBeyond skipping assisted living fees, staying in your long-time home cuts everyday costs. Here are five unexpected ways aging in place saves you money.
By Donna Fuscaldo
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5 Hidden Costs of Aging in Place — Even With No MortgageThink paying off your mortgage means a cheap retirement? From home modifications to maintenance, these sneaky aging-in-place costs can derail your retirement.
By Donna Fuscaldo
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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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