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What You Need to Know About Homeowners Insurance in Hurricane-Prone States
real estate Policies can be prohibitively expensive in areas susceptible to hurricanes, but home buyers can take steps to make sure they’re not overwhelmed by the premiums.
By Kimberly Lankford Published
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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.
By Kimberly Lankford Published
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Tax Breaks When Moving to Take Your First Job
Tax Breaks The cost of hiring movers and traveling to a new home are tax-deductible if you meet the distance test.
By Kimberly Lankford Published
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5 Myths Keeping You From Getting Rid of Your Stuff
real estate Don’t let these common but misguided notions derail your goal to declutter and lighten up.
By Patricia Mertz Esswein Published
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Can Tidying Up Change Your Life?
real estate Followers of the KonMari Method say it can drastically change your life. So, we gave it a try.
By Patricia Mertz Esswein Published
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5 Best (and 2 Worst) Things About Shopping at Lowe’s
savings For DIYers like myself, it’s the most wonderful time of the year: home-improvement season.
By Bob Niedt Published
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Amazon-Proof Retail Stock: Home Depot
investing The home-improvement chain is in a good position to stand up to the world's largest online retailer.
By Daren Fonda Published
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3 Tips to Update Your Bathroom for Less
real estate The time of year, where you shop, and how you design can all affect your remodel costs.
By Patricia Mertz Esswein Published
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13 Smart Uses for Your Tax Refund
tax refunds If you have a refund check coming your way, consider using it to bolster your personal balance sheet.
By Kimberly Lankford Published
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