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Is Your Home Winter-Ready? This Gadget Could Reveal Costly ProblemsWith winter right around the corner, this device can help you spot leaks around your home that contribute to energy waste.
By Sean Jackson
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5 DIY Home Security Upgrades That Lower Insurance CostsBoost home security with these five DIY upgrades — some may even qualify for a home insurance discount.
By Paige Cerulli
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Tax Strategies for 4 Types of Real Estate InvestorsNot every real estate investor needs the same playbook. Here's how to match your situation to the right tax-advantaged real estate strategy.
By Daniel Goodwin
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Is an $80K Pool the Best Way to Lure the Grandkids Over?With $1.1 million in the bank, the math on a new $80K pool might work, even if you're retired. But is a year-round maintenance commitment the best way to see your grandkids?
By Maurie Backman
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Older Homeowners Are Cutting Their Property Tax Bills by VolunteeringProperty Tax Want to save up to $1,500 on your property taxes? Here's how giving back can lower your bill in retirement.
By Kate Schubel
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Rate Hikes Are Back: What It Means for RetireesRetirees could take advantage of better yields on cash and annuities while paying down variable debt and navigating a tougher housing market.
By Evan T. Beach, CFP®, AWMA®
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9 Easy Home Hardening Projects That Also Save on InsuranceThese small projects can protect your home from the elements and might lower your home insurance premium.
By Paige Cerulli
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12 Great Places to Retire in the MidwestHere are our retirement picks in the 12 midwestern states.
By Stacy Rapacon
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Is Real Estate Investing in 2026 Still a Safe Bet?Should you invest in real estate if its traditional benefits — appreciation, yield, depreciation and protection from inflation — can no longer be guaranteed?
By Alan Stalcup
