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Is Home Insurance Required? Not Necessarily, But That Doesn't Mean You Should Drop It
Home insurance is required by most mortgage lenders. But even if your home is paid off, does it make financial sense to drop coverage?
By Rachael Green
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Financial Fact vs Fiction: The Truth About Social Security Entitlement (and Reverse Mortgages' Bad Rap)
Despite the 'entitlement' moniker, Social Security and Medicare are both benefits that workers earn. And reverse mortgages can be a strategic tool for certain people. Plus, we're setting the record straight on three other myths.
By Scott McClatchey, CFP®
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I Made Some Mistakes Buying My First Home. Here's How I'm Making Sure It Doesn't Happen Again
Home Buying Buying a home can be a complicated process. I'll show you some common mistakes we encountered and provide expert tips to help you avoid these.
By Sean Jackson
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How a Home Equity Line of Credit (HELOC) Works
You can use home equity to pay off high-interest debt or improve your home, but it’s important to understand the risks.
By Emma Patch
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Nine Easy Home Hardening Projects That Also Save on Insurance
These easy home hardening projects can protect your home from the elements — and might lower your home insurance premium.
By Paige Cerulli
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This 1031 Exchange Strategy Can Triple Your Cash Flow
Savvy investors can use 1031 exchanges to unlock value by moving capital across markets in a play called geographic arbitrage. These tax implications can make or break the strategy.
By Daniel Goodwin
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How Location Changes the Math on Owning a Vacation Home
The market you choose can make your dream getaway a smart investment — or an expensive mistake.
By Dori Zinn
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Tax Credit Treasures: Your Amazon Prime Day Guide to Home Upgrades
There are many items for sale during Amazon Prime Day that help make your home more energy efficient and can apply towards tax credits that will expire soon.
By Sean Jackson
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Kiplinger Housing Outlook: Home Price Growth Falls
Economic Outlooks Existing home sales remain weak due to high financing costs.
By Rodrigo Sermeño
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