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Should You Tap Your Home Equity Before 2026?
As borrowing rates and tax law shifts converge, here's what homeowners need to know before pulling equity out of their home.
By Choncé Maddox
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5 DIY Home Security Upgrades That Lower Insurance Costs
Boost home security with these five DIY upgrades — some may even qualify for a home insurance discount.
By Paige Cerulli
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10-Year Treasury Yield's Effect on Mortgage Rates
Where the 10-year Treasury yield moves, mortgage rates follow. Learn why they're linked and how they affect homebuyers.
By Sean Jackson
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Retire in the Hamptons: Finding the Right Town for Your Budget
Yes, it's favored by the rich and famous, but retiring in the Hamptons may not be out of your league. Here's a guide to affordability and and who is happiest living there.
By Drew Limsky
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11 Cities With the Cheapest Groceries in the US
If you live in one of these 11 cities, you're paying less than the rest of the country to keep your fridge stocked.
By Rachael Green
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Worst Places to Retire in the US
The worst places to retire tend to lag in quality of life, health care and affordability, according to WalletHub's 2025 survey. Is your state the worst?
By Kathryn Pomroy
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Best Places to Retire in the US
Whether it's warmer weather, quality health care or a low tax burden, these states offer retirees a sweet spot to live in after leaving work.
By Kathryn Pomroy
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My $1.2 million vacation home has a $360K mortgage. I don't need my upcoming $45K RMD. Should I use it to pay down the mortgage?
We asked wealth planners for advice.
By Maurie Backman
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4 Strategies for Older Adults to Cut Property Taxes
Before you settle your next property tax bill, make sure you're taking full advantage of these tax breaks for older homeowners across the US.
By Sandra Block
