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My wife and I had a conversation recently about whether or not we should pay off our 2.3% mortgage or let it ride? It’s the kind of debate that gets people fired up. Some swear by the peace of m...
Letting your children know your intentions while you're still around to explain your reasoning, and while you can make adjustments, can limit discontent later....
We don't know what’s going to happen with taxes. Keeping an eye on these issues is imperative so you can make the appropriate moves at the right time....
If you're looking for the best tax-efficient way to sell a real estate investment, should you use a deferred sales trust or a 1031 exchange? The post Deferred Sales Trust: An Alternative to a 1031 Exc...
If you don’t believe the world will grant your children a fair chance to succeed, you may want to take matters into your own hands as parents. One way is to set them up for financial independenc...
Learn about 8 options for investing in real estate for retirement. Explore the pros and cons and discover which one is right for you. Read now... The post 8 Ways to Invest in Real Estate for Wealth an...
We ask estate planning experts how to avoid probate. Because trust us, you don't want your assets to wind up there....
I believe that housing has always been affordable. People say, “It’s different now,” but that’s what they’ve always said. The real issue isn’t affordability, it&rsq...
I keep reflecting on how incredible 2024 was. With the S&P 500 up 23%, Bitcoin surging, and residential real estate climbing in most of the country, personal finance enthusiasts have had an amazin...
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A reader asks: I’m 46 and plan to retire by 55. I’ve calculated that I’ll reach my retirement number in ... Read more...
Unless you are incredibly rich, it's highly likely that your vacation property is smaller than your primary residence. Having a smaller vacation property is a rational choice given you don't live ther...
Some of those reductions could explicitly target Medicaid long-term services and supports (LTSS), such as personal assistance at home or nursing home care....
Estate tax repeal may happen. What does that mean to your planning? (The answer is not to do nothing). Your will/revocable trust may not work without estate tax formulas....
The housing market has been anything but predictable. Prices shot up, mortgage rates followed, and buyers were left wondering if they’d ever catch a break. If you’re hoping for a crash to ...
We recently spent $95,000 on new solar panels for our house. We were supposed to see huge rewards for doing so. But how does it pencil out? The post Solar Panels: A Bad Financial Decision for Me appea...
These estate and legacy planning tools and strategies can help lower your taxes, protect your wealth and more, leaving you to relax during your golden years....
Cryptocurrency has changed the financial landscape, and that includes estate planning. Unlike traditional assets, crypto presents unique challenges—there’s no customer service line to reco...
When I lived in the Marina neighborhood of San Francisco, I could walk to endless bars and restaurants within 10 minutes. It was the perfect place for twenty- and thirty-somethings to live, socialize,...
Luxury Home Upgrades That Are Worth the Investment...
Cash is king in retirement. That’s where a short-term vacation rental can change the income equation....
Some people work for decades, hoping to retire someday. I wasn’t interested in someday. I bought my first rental house at 20, picked up more over the next few years, and let real estate do the h...
I have a situation where I want to ensure that my spouse does not get manipulated by our relatives after my death. My spouse has always been a very giving person, and I feel the need to protect our as...
I'm 60, just paid off my $1 million home and have $750K in retirement savings — can I retire now?...
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...
See three fabulous real estate listings of homes in Portugal for a vibrant retirement, as part of Kiplinger's "Listed" series....
Anyone have a good framework for a living agreement? My GF and I are empty nesters, and have been living together for about a year in my place. Her condo just sold, and we'll be living here until I re...
Both bills would open a path for 403(b) plans to invest in CITs...
Sorry in advance for the long post. Life gets more complicated as you get older! I’ve been handling our personal investments for years thru self-directed IRAs at Wells Fargo, but I suspect I&rsq...
If there’s one lesson I’ve learned the hard way in real estate, it’s that a full-on, gut-remodel can be a nightmare. After years of painful, unpredictable remodeling projects, I can ...
It is becoming more popular to take a 401(k) loan. A December 2023 report found “more retirement savers have taken loans from their 401(k) accounts over the past year, suggesting that U.S. house...
As a real estate investor himself, President Trump appears poised to preserve the tax-deferring power of this strategy. But you still must follow the rules....
No one really thinks about emergency cash until they’re in an emergency. It’s easy to assume your debit card or phone can handle everything, until a power outage, natural disaster, or glit...
What Gen 20 Should Know About Early Real Estate Investing...
Tackling these strategies one at a time, whether it's updating estate planning or reassessing investments, can help put you on track for financial stability....
You might not notice, but many devices around your house are quietly running up your electric bill. If something’s turned off, it shouldn’t be costing anything, right? Wrong. A surprising ...
Here's how to decide if you are better off renting or owning a home in retirement....
Americans have a lot of value sitting in their homes. If you are among them, here is how to use your home equity to protect, grow and supplement your retirement nest egg....
The Silver Wave is here: As Baby Boomers enter their senior years, they stand to leave significant assets to their heirs. Knowing what to do with an inherited home, and how it fits into a person&rsquo...
As a stock market investor, I’m disappointed in the new tariffs President Trump has imposed—10% on imports from Chinaand25% on imports from Mexico and Canada, including a10% duty on Canadi...
While our portfolio didn't do quite as well as the S&P 500, we still had a solid year. But what about all of our real estate holdings? The post How Our Portfolio Performed in 2024 (Including Real ...
Not assuming anything about the gender of the handy person, retirement often comes with honey-dos that mean a repair, an upgrade, or major work. I’m mostly interested in projects that you took o...
Answering questions about 1031 exchanges, the national debt of the US and how much of a problem it'll be, and what's the latest with the SAVE student loan forgiveness program. The post Real Estate, th...
Sometimes, you just need money fast. Other times, you look around your house and realize you’re holding onto things you haven’t touched in years. I’ve got a rule: if I don’t us...
Take time to find the right kind of new home in the right place, consult with professionals who live where you are looking to move and do not leave yourself cash poor....
See fabulous real estate listings of homes in snowbird destinations Savannah, San Diego and South Padre Island, as part of Kiplinger's new "Listed" series....
With dorm room costs rising faster than tuition, this is an option for families that can scrape up a down payment, find a manageable mortgage and maintain the property....
I am retiring very soon. The wife and I are wanting to leave the cheap cost of living small town we live in now and move closer to our kids. Unfortunately, we will need to spend roughly an extra $300K...
Among some investors, real estate syndications get a bad name. Let's talk about why and how an intelligent investor invests in syndications. The post Real Estate Syndications — Who Are They Righ...
These wills gone wild may be extreme examples of poor estate planning, but experts explain how easily a will can go to the dogs....