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Best Places to Retire in the USWhether it's warmer weather, quality health care or a low tax burden, these states offer retirees a sweet spot to live in after leaving work.
By Kathryn Pomroy
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Worst Places to Retire in the USThe worst places to retire tend to lag in quality of life, health care and affordability, according to WalletHub's 2025 survey. Is your state the worst?
By Kathryn Pomroy
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Americans, Even With Higher Incomes, Are Feeling the SqueezeA 50-year mortgage probably isn’t the answer, but there are other ways to alleviate the continuing sting of high prices
By Penelope Wang
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Will Real Estate and Private Equity Shine Again in 2026?Real estate, private equity and general partner stakes could benefit from future interest rate cuts. What are the risks and rewards of investing in each?
By Joseph W. Spada, CFP®
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What Is an Assumable Mortgage and Could It Save You Thousands?With mortgage rates still elevated, taking over a seller’s existing home loan could lower monthly payments — if the numbers work.
By Choncé Maddox
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How to Use Home Equity to Help With Your Long-Term GoalsHomeowners are increasingly using their home equity, through products like HELOCs and home equity loans, as a financial resource for managing debt, funding renovations and more.
By Jon Giles
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Buying a Home With a Friend: How to Prevent Legal HeadachesWith rising home prices leading more people to co-buy homes with friends, it's essential to have a co-tenancy agreement that clearly defines the deal.
By John M. Goralka
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Relying on Real Estate in Retirement? Avoid These 3 MistakesThe keys to successful real estate planning for retirees: Stop thinking of property income as a reliable paycheck, start planning for tax consequences and structure your assets early to maintain flexibility.
By Rob Edwards
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My wife wants to use our $6.1 million for charity — I want a lake house.We are 62 and finally retired after decades of hard work. I see the lakehouse as an investment in our happiness.
By Maurie Backman
