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Ask the Tax Editor: Questions on Selling a HomeAsk the Editor In this week's Ask the Editor Q&A, Joy Taylor answers questions on the home-sale exclusion, calculating tax basis in your home and related topics.
By Joy Taylor
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Sell, Borrow or Stay? How to Use Home Equity in RetirementLearn how to preserve your property's value, tap equity for income and make smart choices about downsizing, renting or leaving a legacy.
By Choncé Maddox
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What to Know About Using Your Home Equity in AprilWith borrowing costs still elevated and economic uncertainty in play, tapping your home equity requires a clear plan, not just available equity.
By Paige Cerulli
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Does Your Retirement Plan Ignore Half of Your Net Worth?Including your housing wealth in your retirement plan can lead to higher lifetime income and a larger legacy than a plan based on selling the home for the cash.
By Jerry Golden, Investment Adviser Representative
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Seven Great Places to Retire in FloridaThe Sunshine State remains a beacon for retirees, offering warm weather, sandy beaches, and a relatively low cost of living. Here's a look at where to live.
By Kathryn Pomroy
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3 Questions That Reveal if You’re Actually Ready to Age in PlaceIs your "forever home" actually a "Peter Pan house?" The age-in-place dream often hits these three unexpected roadblocks.
By Donna Fuscaldo
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When Does Refinancing Make Sense?Thinking about refinancing your mortgage? Here's what you need to consider.
By Choncé Maddox
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Zombie Mortgages Are Back: Why Old Home Loans Are ResurfacingForgotten second mortgages from the housing crash are reappearing — sometimes with bigger balances and foreclosure risk.
By Paige Cerulli
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Should I Take Out a Loan From My $1.5 million 401(k)?We asked a wealth planner if borrowing from a 401(k) for a home improvement project would throw a retirement plan off course. The answer may surprise you.
By Donna Fuscaldo
