real estate
The 10 Most Tax-Friendly States for Middle-Class Families
The 10 Most Tax-Friendly States for Middle-Class Families
If a move from one state to another is in your future, you could save big bucks by relocating to one of these states where the tax bite is light for m…
November 16, 2020
Planning to Sell Your Home in Retirement? Downsize Costs Along With Space
Planning to Sell Your Home in Retirement? Downsize Costs Along With Space
In this hot real estate market, consider the costs of buying and selling a house along with the expenses associated with your new digs.
November 13, 2020
Real Estate Investing in 2021 Comes Down to 5 ‘Un’ Words
Real Estate Investing in 2021 Comes Down to 5 ‘Un’ Words
For success in real estate investing today, here are five buzzwords to keep in mind going forward.
November 10, 2020
How to Build a Diversified Real Estate Investment Portfolio
How to Build a Diversified Real Estate Investment Portfolio
Having a diversified commercial and multifamily real estate portfolio is important to potentially reduce risk and create multiple opportunities for po…
November 9, 2020
Retirees, Make the Most of Your Home Equity
Retirees, Make the Most of Your Home Equity
A home equity loan or home equity line of credit may be perfect for your retirement finances. But don't delay; a fee increase is coming.
November 2, 2020
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Are Opportunity Zones for You? 5 Questions to Ask
Are Opportunity Zones for You? 5 Questions to Ask
Don’t let the dazzling tax breaks blind you to some potential downsides. Dig in and do your research before taking advantage of what could be a hot in…
October 27, 2020
Where Millionaires Live in America
Where Millionaires Live in America
Looking to rub elbows with the rich? These 15 metro areas have the highest concentrations of households with at least a million dollars in liquid asse…
October 22, 2020
Kiplinger’s Best Firms for Customer Service: Banks, Credit Cards and More
Kiplinger’s Best Firms for Customer Service: Banks, Credit Cards and More
We crunched a lot of numbers (and ran a survey) to crown top firms for their service on banking, credit cards, mortgages, and home and auto insurance.…
October 22, 2020
How to Negotiate a Break on Rent
How to Negotiate a Break on Rent
The downward trend in rents has me thinking it's time to ask my apartment manager to reduce my rent.
October 19, 2020
11 Home Features Today's Buyers Want Most
11 Home Features Today's Buyers Want Most
Thinking about selling your house? Here are several home features potential buyers are coveting right now.
October 16, 2020
26 Things Home Buyers Will Hate About Your House
26 Things Home Buyers Will Hate About Your House
As a home seller, you don't want to let the small -- or big -- fixes around your house that have added up over the years sabotage your bottom line dur…
October 16, 2020
5 Investing Tips to Get Your Wealth Plan on Track
5 Investing Tips to Get Your Wealth Plan on Track
A number of pitfalls have conspired to make this one of the most difficult investing environments in years. Take the reins with these investing tips.
October 15, 2020
9 Tips for Better Time Management in Retirement
9 Tips for Better Time Management in Retirement
These important time management techniques will help destress your life as you get busier -- yes, busier -- in your golden years.
October 14, 2020
How Snowbirds Can Be Taxed as a Florida Resident
How Snowbirds Can Be Taxed as a Florida Resident
If you live in a high-tax state during the summer but winter in Florida, you'll likely save big bucks if you can establish residency in Florida.
October 2, 2020
The 25 Cheapest U.S. Cities to Live In
The 25 Cheapest U.S. Cities to Live In
Take a look at our list of American cities with the lowest costs of living. Is one of the cheapest cities in the U.S. right for you?
October 1, 2020
Considering Real Estate? Know the ABCs of DSTs, TICs and 1031s
Considering Real Estate? Know the ABCs of DSTs, TICs and 1031s
Having commercial and multifamily real estate in your investment portfolio provides diversification, and it can potentially generate income and help y…
October 1, 2020
Retirees, Create An Emergency Fund for Rental Property
Retirees, Create An Emergency Fund for Rental Property
Build a cushion to protect your income from an unforeseen crisis.
September 15, 2020
25 Small Towns With Big Millionaire Populations
25 Small Towns With Big Millionaire Populations
Large concentrations of high-net-worth households are found in surprising locales across the U.S. Check out the latest list of American small towns te…
September 15, 2020
How to Catch a Rock-Bottom Rate
How to Catch a Rock-Bottom Rate
Rates on everything from home mortgages to car loans are at record lows. We’ll tell you how to qualify for the best rates.
August 27, 2020
The Five Top Consumer Complaints
The Five Top Consumer Complaints
Here are the top five complaints from a survey of state and local agencies from 19 states.
August 27, 2020
Why ‘Rent vs. Buy’ Is the Wrong Question
Why ‘Rent vs. Buy’ Is the Wrong Question
The equation for owning a home or renting isn’t as straightforward as it may first appear. The deciding factor for you could come down to something ot…
August 11, 2020
12 Cheapest Small Towns in America 2020
12 Cheapest Small Towns in America 2020
Affordable small towns aren't necessarily the best places to live for everyone, but each cheap small town on our list has its charms.
August 6, 2020
Retired? Good Luck Getting a Mortgage, Even If You’re Wealthy
Retired? Good Luck Getting a Mortgage, Even If You’re Wealthy
One 70-year-old’s story highlights the challenges. Prepare for more paperwork and hoops to jump through than you could imagine.
August 2, 2020
5 Great Places to Buy a Vacation Home
5 Great Places to Buy a Vacation Home
With remote work on the rise, more people are looking for a permanent getaway.
July 30, 2020
Timely Reasons to Buy a Vacation Home
Timely Reasons to Buy a Vacation Home
With remote work on the rise, more people are looking for a permanent getaway.
July 30, 2020