Location is a huge factor in successful homeownership. Just a mile—in some cases just a city block—can make a difference in home values, health risks, crime and the general quality of life for you and your family. Everyone has different priorities, but neighborhoods that are more likely to cause trouble for… read more →
Retirees need to budget carefully to stay within their fixed income. If the value of their investments sinks after retirement, seniors often have little choice but to spend less or return to the workforce. But there are plenty of ways to make a little of extra cash without having to… read more →
Housing is typically the biggest expense in a household budget. It would be nice to reduce that major expense when you’re retired. Once you are near retirement, you might want to consider downsizing or relocating to somewhere more affordable. There are many choices because you won’t be tied down to a location near your (former) employer.… read more →
Location is a huge factor in successful homeownership. Just a mile—in some cases just a city block—can make a difference in home values, health risks, crime and the general quality of life for you and your family. Everyone has different priorities, but neighborhoods that are more likely to cause trouble for… read more →
If you’ve recently come into some money, you may be tempted to pay off your mortgage early so you can finally be done with monthly payments and own your home outright. But while plenty of people choose this route for the security of owning their homes free and clear, it… read more →
Retirees need to budget carefully to stay within their fixed income. If the value of their investments sinks after retirement, seniors often have little choice but to spend less or return to the workforce. But there are plenty of ways to make a little of extra cash without having to… read more →
If you’re like many retirees, you could use a little extra money to get by, beyond your retirement savings and Social Security. Or maybe you’re just looking for ways to stay busy and to make a bit of extra cash in the process. Either Way, Market your skills. Whether you… read more →
Saving for retirement is a monumental task. Unfortunately, today’s chronically low savings rates suggest that too many Americans don’t take it seriously enough. The better people understand the challenge of saving for retirement today, the more likely they are to focus on it. Here are five hard facts on retirement… read more →
You might think you’ve stashed away enough money for retirement, but planning for the costs of your post-work years is no simple task. Many workers find themselves confronting hidden costs after they leave the workforce. The worst part? Those hidden costs have a habit of rising over the years. Pre-retirees… read more →
You likely have better things to do with your money than to prepay a low-rate, tax-deductible debt such as a mortgage. Only about half of homeowners receive any tax benefit from their mortgages. Many don’t pay enough interest on their loans to itemize their deductions, either because their mortgages are… read more →