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How to Find a Home's Claims History
insurance Ask for the seller’s disclosure report to uncover problems that could affect your homeowners premiums.
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Deducting Mortgage Interest on a Vacation Home
home You may be able to write off all mortgage interest on a second home if you’re not renting it out for extended periods.
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10 Ways Stay-at-Home Moms and Dads Can Make Extra Money
home All of these options can be done from the house and shouldn't take time away from the kids.
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Should You Buy Water and Sewer Line Coverage From Your Power Company?
Making Your Money Last Weigh your options to cover the expensive costs of broken pipes.
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12 Secrets to Shopping at Home Depot
home Home Depot is probably the first retailer to come to mind when you’re thinking “ubiquitous big-box hardware store.” The rise of these orange-hued home-improvement centers was a revelation to those who grew up with small, neighborhood hardware stores in the 20th century and who became adult homeowners and DIYers in the 21st.
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10 Great Tiny Homes for Retirees
home For retirees looking to undergo extreme downsizing, a tiny home might be the answer.
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How Home Buyers Can Tap an IRA Penalty Free
IRAs You can withdraw money from your retirement savings to pay for a house, but the rules are different for Roth and traditional IRAs.
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New Options for Seniors to Get Care at Home
Long-Term Care Insurance For relatively healthy seniors who don't want to live in a retirement community, continuing care at home can be key to maintaining independence.
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Paying Taxes on a Home Sold After a Spouse's Death
home Surviving spouses may be able to exclude a portion of home-sale profits if they meet certain criteria.
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