5 Things to Consider When Buying a Larger Home
That two-bedroom home near the heart of the city was perfect when you and your partner first bought it. But ever since you started a family, that once quaint home …
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How to Respond to House-Shaming
You’ve heard it at the dinner table when visiting Mom and Dad. You’ve heard it from your cousin Phil. You’ve heard it from friends out at Happy Hour. “Why are …
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9 Money Moves You’re Never too Old to Make
We often assume as we get older that money matters become more simple, and in many cases, this is true. You may be done worrying about saving for the future, …
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10 Ways to Spot a Motivated Seller
I love a bargain, especially when it comes to the biggest purchase most of us ever make: a house. But bargains are hard to come by in this seller’s market, …
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5 Financial Risks Worth Taking
They say no big reward comes without risk. That can be a hard pill to swallow, especially when it comes to our money. Most of us would rather not put …
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5 Best Neighborhood Features for New Families
What you look for in a neighborhood changes as your life changes. When you are first out on your own, having an apartment or house that is within walking distance …
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17 Ways Your House Can Earn a Paycheck
As interest rates creep up, the days of wringing cheap cash from your home in the form of refinances and home equity loans are waning. But have you ever thought …
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6 Times You Need to Update Your Will
If you have a will, you’re already one step ahead of most people. According to a recent survey by Caring.com, 60 percent of U.S. adults don’t have a will or …
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7 Roadblocks to Retirement (And How to Clear Them)
How often do you dream about retirement? It’s nice to think about the day when you can stop answering to a boss, and instead spend your time relaxing, traveling, and …
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7 Reasons You Need to Downsize
It can be a tough decision to leave your home, especially if you’ve worked hard for it or it’s the residence you’ve always dreamed of owning. But for many people, …
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