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Property Tax 101: What Every Homeowner Needs to Know in 2026Property Tax No one likes paying property taxes, but knowing how these taxes work might make all the difference on your next property tax bill.
By Kate Schubel
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Retirement Tax Breaks That Could Cut Your Tax Rate in HalfIncorporating housing wealth and lifetime annuities in your retirement income plan can offer a significant tax-cost advantage over an investment-only plan.
By Jerry Golden, Investment Adviser Representative
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Your Portfolio Just Got Hammered: A Tax-Smart Way to RecoverIf your stock portfolio took a beating this spring, there's a little-known tax strategy that lets you defer — and potentially eliminate — capital gains taxes.
By Daniel Goodwin
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13 States With No Retirement Tax Ranked by How Much You Need to 'Retire Comfortably'Retirement Taxes A $0 state income tax bill doesn’t always mean a cheaper retirement. See which states stretch your dollar further.
By Kate Schubel
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Buying a Home With Your 401(k)? Consider the Risk to Your RetirementPulling money from a 401(k) to buy a property now means you'll lose the power of compounding — and decades of potential growth those funds could have generated.
By Mike McCracken
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I'm Retired and Hate Being a Landlord. Should I Sell Up?Owning rental properties in retirement can be a headache. If you want to work out whether it's better to sell or keep going, here's what you need to consider.
By Evan T. Beach, CFP®, AWMA®
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I'm 50 and My Home is Worth $5 Million. Can I Retire Now?It may be oh-so tempting to cash out your upscale home and leave work for good. But should you? We ask the experts.
By Maurie Backman
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How to Help Your Children Buy a HomeFamily Finances If you want to help your children buy a home your options range from family loans to outright gifts.
By Emma Patch
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Find Your Monthly Payment With This Mortgage CalculatorTools With our mortgage calculator, you can easily determine your monthly mortgage payment.
By Carla Ayers
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