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8 Dirt-Cheap Index Mutual Funds for Thrifty Investors
Index Funds Cost is one of the biggest edges for index mutual funds, which don't need to pay large money management teams to run the show.
By Coryanne Hicks Published
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Home Prices on the Rise
real estate A tight supply of homes for sale and lower mortgage rates are pushing up home values. Sellers and homeowners are reaping the rewards.
By Daniel Bortz Published
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Moves to Make Now To Age in Place
retirement If you are a longtime homeowner and thinking ahead to your next stage of life, you’re probably familiar with the idea of aging in place.
By Mary Kane Published
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Updates That Can Help You Fall in Love With Your Home All Over Again
real estate Enjoy the benefits of refreshing your home years before you decide to sell by picking the right projects. You'll be happier now, and your future buyer will be impressed down the road.
By Melissa Attanasio, CFP®, CDFA®, MAFF® Published
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Five Ways to Make Your Home More Age-Friendly
retirement Age in place by renovating these five areas of your home, and live independently, surrounded by the things you know.
By Patricia Mertz Esswein Published
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9 Ways to Get Extra Cash From Your House
real estate If you're a homeowner looking to rake in some extra money, whether to fund a much-needed renovation or to afford a much-needed dream vacation, don't dismiss using your house as a means to generate additional income.
By Andrea Browne Taylor Published
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10 Ways YouTube Can Save You Money on DIY Projects
savings Online videos can walk even the most fumble-fingered among us through routine tasks, from fixing a leak to mending a garment.
By David Muhlbaum Published
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10 Things You Didn't Know About Living in a Tiny Home
home It's a lazy weekend and you’re plunked down on the couch channel surfing.
By Andrea Browne Taylor Published
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Home Buyers, What $300,000 Buys in 21 Big Cities Across the U.S.
real estate The national median sales price for existing single-family homes hit $269,000 in the second quarter of this year, according to the National Association of Realtors.
By Andrea Browne Taylor Published
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