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Should You Pay Off Mortgage or Invest?
Nov 22 2023
A while back on the NewRetirement Facebook group, Linda asked about what she should do with a recent inheritance. She asked whether she should pay off her mortgage or invest. She wrote: “I am 77...
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5 Ways to Tap Home Equity in Retirement and 7 Times When it May Be a Good Idea to Do So
Nov 22 2023
Home equity (how much you owe on your mortgage subtracted from how much your home is worth) can be a useful and often overlooked retirement asset. If you have holes (things you want or need to fund) i...
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The Ups and Downs of RV Life: 45 Days in Our Tiny Home
Nov 21 2023
“Move out of your apartment and enjoy the RV life,” they said… “It’ll be fun!” Ok, that’s only sort of what happened. We enjoyed our past couple of monster r...
routetoretire.com
Estate Planning 101: What You Need To About The Basic Documents, Wills, & Trusts
Nov 21 2023
In this week’s video we’re going to look at an introduction to estate planning. This will kickoff a series of estate planning posts that will explore more in depth concepts surrounding it....
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One more year full time in burnout situation or two more years part/time in a new one?
Nov 20 2023
Do I make the trade…I’m one year from full retirement snd we want to get the house paid off. I work as a clinical supervisor in a community mental health setting and am burned out, pushin...
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Pros and Cons of Joining a Gym in Retirement
Nov 18 2023
I have been a consistent exerciser for decades and have a whole house setup. I've acquired a fancy set of weights that ratchet up and down in weight, a plethora of old DVDs, an elliptical, a walking p...
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Mortgage Insurance vs Term Insurance: Which Should You Choose?
Nov 16 2023
If you have a mortgage, having ample life insurance coverage is critical for protecting your family and home. But there is more than one way to purchase life insurance that protects what is likely you...
retirehappy.ca
Next Chapter advice needed for buying home
Nov 16 2023
Hi All :). Ohio - 64/f (single, live alone); SS draw of $1,100mo, on Medicaid. Considering selling house with profit of 225-250k. Should I buy another house outright with full amount to not have house...
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Busting The Real Estate Cartel With Attorney Mike Ketchmark
Nov 15 2023
If you are curious how attorney Mike Ketchmark and his team were able to win a landmark $1.8 billion class-action lawsuit on price fixing against the National Association of Realtors, Keller Williams,...
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Cost of A/B pour over Trust ? Shocked at the quote
Nov 15 2023
Hello I moved from Texas where we had a estate plan done by professional board certified estate planning attorney. However now we are in a different state Oregon that has estate tax and so I went to o...
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How To Take Advantage Of The US Housing Market… By Moving To Mexico
Nov 12 2023
How it Makes Sense to Sell Real Estate in the US and Buy or Rent Real Estate in Mexico...
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Is Veterans’ Homelessness The Price Of War?
Nov 11 2023
Housing for homeless vets has gotten better but there is still much to do. The VA, states, counties and cities have to work to solve the housing issues....
forbes.com
Real Estate Is Like A Bond Plus Investment: More Potential Upside
Nov 10 2023
Selling bonds to buy real estate is a much easier decision to make than selling stocks to buy real estate. Real estate acts like a bond plus investment because bonds have more similarities to real est...
financialsamurai.com
Paying Cash To Buy A House By Selling Stocks: A Mind Bender
Nov 08 2023
One of the best ways to get a better deal on a home is by paying cash. Sellers prefer all-cash offers because there's less risk the transaction will fall through once in escrow. As a result, some sell...
financialsamurai.com
When To Pay Off Your Low-Interest Mortgage
Nov 07 2023
Note: Winners of last week’s book contest will be announced at the end of this post A few weeks ago, we posted a reader case Can’t Work Because of Health Issues and Worried, in which our r...
millennial-revolution.com
Choosing the Perfect Retirement Home: 12 Essential Factors to Consider
Nov 06 2023
After COVID it feels like a number of my friends’ families and distant family are getting older and need a ... Read more...
physicianonfire.com
How Real Estate Debt Can Help Build Alternative, Passive Income In This Market
Nov 04 2023
In today’s ever-evolving real estate landscape, investors are met with a mix of optimism and skepticism. There’s no denying the ... Read more...
physicianonfire.com
We are mulling over selling our house that is paid off.
Nov 03 2023
We have owned our house for ~28 years and it's all paid for like it says in the title. The house is way too big for the two of us and it's a lot of upkeep. I would like to sell it and buy a smaller ho...
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September Performance: Bathroom Madness!
Nov 02 2023
My main goal* was to build an investment and cash portfolio of$1,120,000* ($1,000,000 to retire on and $120,000 to pay off the house) in1500 days**, starting from 1/1/2013 and ending in February of 20...
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Real Estate Collusion Revealed! Misaligned Commission Incentives
Nov 02 2023
As a real estate investor since 2003, I've been disappointed by the real estate buying and selling process for a long time. While transaction costs have declined to zero or near zero for every industr...
financialsamurai.com
Trick or Treat? New DOL Fiduciary Rule Proposal to Debut on Halloween
Nov 02 2023
First public look at controversial new rulemaking comes after White House event at 3:30 p.m.…...
401kspecialistmag.com
DOL Fiduciary Rule Released; Industry Reaction Pours In
Nov 02 2023
President Biden will speak about the rule from the White House at 3:30; new proposal applies…...
401kspecialistmag.com
Biden: DOL Fiduciary Rule is a Further Crackdown on ‘Junk Fees’
Nov 02 2023
President focused on retirement security during White House remarks Tuesday; Insured…...
401kspecialistmag.com
Can I get advice on a reverse mortgage? Please and sugar on top
Nov 02 2023
My daughter is about to get married again and she is asking me to help with the wedding. I don't mind doing it again but her fiance was asking about whether we could take out a reverse mortgage. He sa...
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Your Estate Plan Must Be Coordinated To Work
Oct 31 2023
Your estate planning documents, account titles, beneficiary designations, insurance and advisers must all be coordinated for your estate plan to work....
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Tax Planning For Your Second Home: 6 Things To Know And Some Options To Explore
Oct 31 2023
The second home is supposed to be a place of respite, a happy place, so why interrupt that solitude with death and taxes....
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To Sell v Rent out former home in current weird housing market?
Oct 31 2023
Found the perfect for us small (2 bedroom/2 bath) retirement home (rural) and bought it on the equity of our as yet still unsold Urban 4 bd-rm/3 bath and moved. Old house has been on the market now fo...
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Tax Planning For Your Second Home: 6 Things To Know And Some Options To Explore
Oct 30 2023
The second home is supposed to be a place of respite, a happy place, so why interrupt that solitude with death and taxes....
forbes.com
For those not working, how late in the day do you get dressed?
Oct 29 2023
I often wonder around in a robe and sandals, sometimes as late as 2:000PM. I rarely get dressed as soon after I wake up. The main reason I get dressed is my wife works and when she comes home I don't ...
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When Is The Best Time To Buy A House? A Real Estate Pro Answers.
Oct 28 2023
When is the best time to buy a house? As a real estate investor for over 20 years, I have bought houses through many cycles. I bought houses when interest rates were in the 7s in the early 2000s. I bo...
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In-Depth Guide to Assumable Mortgages
Oct 28 2023
I’m a seasoned real estate veteran with over 20 years of experience and a Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA). Throughout my career, I’ve always found assumable mortgages intriguing, yet the...
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Other people’s money. Carleton Sheets and no money down
Oct 28 2023
Real estate is a wonderful investment for many reasons. One of the best reasons is leverage and the ability to buy with no money down. You can buy as asset with other people’s money and have oth...
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Do I Need a Real Estate Agent to Buy a House?
Oct 28 2023
So many people assume they need a real estate agent. But have you ever thought, “Do I need a real estate agent to buy a house?” The short answer to that question is “no.” While...
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Rental Property Management Company: Pros and Cons
Oct 28 2023
Should you hire a rental property management company to manage your rental house? No, in most cases you did not need to. When I started buying houses in my early 20s, I was adamant that my real estate...
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Stop Overthinking and Start Investing: A 4-Step Guide to Real Estate Success
Oct 27 2023
By Dr. Peter Kim of Passive Income MD, WCI Network Partner Have you ever found yourself stuck in analysis paralysis? That feeling of being trapped in your own head, overthinking and over-analyzing thi...
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How To Delay Close Of Home Escrow To Gain More Time And Money
Oct 27 2023
With money market interest rates so high, every day you delay closing escrow is one more day of free interest income. You could feasibly extend your escrow period so long that the extra interest incom...
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Sell house and downsize before or after retirement?
Oct 26 2023
My husband is set to retire in January 2025. He will be 65 1/2. We are going to be downsizing to a smaller home with everything on one level ( ranch style ), as I am already having some issues with st...
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It’s Amazing What Being Alone With Your Thoughts on a Walk Can Do for You
Oct 24 2023
I had no plans to go for a walk today. Lisa and Faith were gone and that’s usually when I focus on getting things done. Sometimes I’ll work on projects around home (which is the RV right n...
routetoretire.com
Understanding How The Mortgage Stress Test Rules Work In Canada
Oct 19 2023
When you go to a bank to get a mortgage in Canada, chances are that the mortgage interest rate that is used to qualify your mortgage and the rate you actually pay will differ. The reason for this has ...
retirehappy.ca
Shared Households as a Safety Net for Older Adults
Oct 17 2023
Abstract With a record number of older adults facing housing affordability challenges, shared households may provide an important private housing safety net if other household members contribute to ho...
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Has anyone moved in retirement from their longtime home or hometown?
Oct 15 2023
I guess the real question is based on this: wife (57f) and I (M59) moved from the area we both grew up in two years ago. We traveled the US for a year in our RV prior to settling in an area we liked. ...
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How To Calculate Mortgage Interest Deduction If It’s Over The Max
Oct 14 2023
The mortgage interest deduction is a positive benefit for homeowners. This itemized deduction allows homeowners to subtract mortgage interest from their taxable income, thereby lowering the amount of ...
financialsamurai.com
Co-Signing A Mortgage In Canada: What You Need To Know
Oct 13 2023
By co-signing a mortgage in Canada, you can help a child or other close family member who may be having difficulty obtaining a mortgage on their own. However, there are risks associated with co-signin...
retirehappy.ca
Renting Advantages: Why Renting is the Superior Choice
Oct 13 2023
The decision to move out of our home was made shortly after 4:30 AM, just as my wife pulled out ... Read more...
physicianonfire.com
Retirement confidence keeps falling as political instability rises
Oct 12 2023
As Congress battles over spending and House leadership, retirement advisors are losing faith in the U.S. economy....
financial-planning.com
A Flattening Yield Curve: What Does It Mean?
Oct 10 2023
You know, prior to having a kid, I never understood parents’ burning desire to get out of the house and have adult conversations. But now that I have one, I totally get it. Your entire day just ...
millennial-revolution.com
Downsizing Your Home Isn’t the Money Move It Used to Be
Oct 10 2023
With prices and mortgage rates high, smaller isn’t always better—or cheaper...
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Your Retirement Dream’s Secret Weapon: The Right Real Estate Agent
Oct 10 2023
October 11, 2023 — OK, so you are thinking about your dream home for retirement. Maybe you know where you would like to retire (region, state, or even town) and the lifestyle you want to pursue....
topretirements.com
Planning Retirement with Improved Home Electrical Safety
Oct 06 2023
Welcome to an in-depth analysis of planning for your golden years and ensuring absolute peace of mind with improved home electrical safety. This post is tailored for you: an individual that understand...
retirementsavvy.net
The Housing Affordability Problem Is Creating A Nation Of Renters
Oct 06 2023
Housing affordability is at or near an all-time low and the Fed is partly to blame due to its aggressive rate hikes in such a short time frame. The Federal government is also partly to blame due to ex...
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