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One of the worst experiences for a homeowner is filing a home insurance claim only to be told it's not covered. After years of paying premiums, the insurance company doesn't deliver when it's needed m...
Retired a few months now from teaching. We also built a new house that has a covered porch...my absolute favorite part. We are in the Northeast and the fall weather has been lovely, so I sit outside a...
Various pundits and some media outlets have been predicting a potential crash in the U.S. housing market for several years ... Read more...
Vice President Kamala Harris proposed a plan for Medicare to cover in-home healthcare....
I'm retired, husband will be retiring in about 2 years. We are planning to sell our large, Midwestern home and move out west into a smaller house when he does. If we don't go crazy we can pay cash for...
Are short-term savings using an adjustable rate mortgage worth the risk of rate hikes? In this podcast, we cover how adjustable rate mortgages (ARMs) work, how they differ from fixed-rate mortgages, a...
I own a home in the U.S. but want to live in Australia. Due to its visa restrictions, I can only be there three months at a time, which means I'd split my "residency" between the two countries. Plus, ...
It's not always easy determining how much you owe in state taxes for passive investments. Here's a guide that will help you figure it out. The post The 20 States Real Estate Investors Should Avoid Unl...
You might need to modify your estate plan before the election — or at least before a new administration....
Can you imagine renting forever and never actually buying a house? For some people (and maybe for some docs), it could be the right decision. The post Does It Make Sense for Doctors to Rent Forever? a...
A complete and up-to-date estate plan can help ease your loved ones' worries and make things easier for them after you pass....
My partner and I are both retired and have lived in our current home in central Texas since 1986 - new build (partner purchased the home two months before we met). House is a two story in a fully deve...
I am 68 and looking to get together with some other retirees, primarily to jam but possibly to play out occasionally. We could get together at my house; I have a music room that could accommodate a sm...
One of the most significant developments to come out of the pandemic, if not the greatest, was the shift to remote work for millions of employees. Beginning in March 2020, businesses quickly adapted o...
Connor plans to retire soon and wonders if he should pay off his mortgage of $300,000 or invest those funds, especially since he has a low interest rate. James gives a detailed response and reveals wh...
Listener Ray is wondering what to do with his home as he embarks on a nomadic, van-life journey in retirement. Should he sell it to finance his travels or retain it for potential appreciation and cash...
Should you sell long-term stocks for a real estate investment? I walk through one listener’s question and explain what you need to consider before making such a decision. Aside from the obvious&...
We live in an area where the value of houses has appreciated quite a bit, and ours is paid off. We do not have an LTC policy, having heard poor experiences and reviews. But, depending on how long we c...
Find out how the Federal Reserve’s interest rate cut could affect your retirement savings, investments, and mortgage payments....
You looked like an amorphous blob. – a friend’s honest review of my physical shape Amorphous Blobs When I was working, I was very busy. Between a full-time job, a home remodel, this blog, ...
When a husband learns he has a metastasizing tumor, or a mom receives news that her toddler has a rare ... Read more...
U.S. house prices and rents have been rising for decades, interrupted only by the Great Recession. Rising costs have increased the already considerable burden on low-income people to pay for housing. ...
Have you ever walked into a home and instantly felt cozy, even in the heart of a bustling city? It's hard to pinpoint exactly why it feels so comfortable and serene amidst all the noise and chaos. In ...
With over 24 years of experience as a real estate investor, I’ve seen countless homes struggle to sell. The reason? First impressions matter more than you might think. When potential buyers walk...
Think about the responsibilities involved before agreeing to be an executor....
More than one in five older Americans is living with other adults – adult offspring, parents, grandchildren, extended family, friends – who are not their romantic partners. A new study exa...
Use this checklist to create an estate plan that reflects your goals and values....
With record-high home equity and declining mortgage rates, the temptation to do a cash-out refinance is growing. I’ve certainly considered it myself. However, after careful reflection, my conclu...
In this episode, we unpack Vice President Kamala Harris’s ambitious plan to lower housing costs, which would be funded by adopting Senator Elizabeth Warren’s sweeping estate tax overhaul. ...
Let's clear up the confusion among some trust makers and taxpayers over how grantor trust status affects the step-up in basis and estate tax exclusion....
An estate plan can be complex or simple, depending on your estate and your wishes, but every estate plan should accomplish these basic goals....
Having a tax-smart exit strategy for your real estate investment is a great idea, but if a 721 exchange is part of your plan, here's what you need to consider....
You may need to take action before 2024 year-end to protect your estate plan: avoid reciprocal trust & step transaction doctrines, file for the Corporate Transparency Act...
At long last, the time has finally come for the Fed to begin cutting rates in September. As a result, real estate investors will likely benefit from a tailwind over the next couple of years, after a r...
After an earlier post about advice to give to kids about retirement, one of the most common answers was to be debt-free at retirement, including a mortgage. I got to thinking about that, and what that...
hello! I've entered my 50's and I need to start planning for housing...I just like to plan things and of course, I'm single, so it's good for me to plan, too. someone in a subreddit somewhere on reddi...
Many people will be looking to make their homes aging-friendly in the years to come....
Hello. I live in Vermont and after long Covid delays (shutdowns, crazy interest rates), I really do not want to be here all of winter 2024-2025. This is a one-time transition, though I may do it seaso...
IoT has transformed how we communicate with plain objects and machines. It has accelerated communication and data analysis making it more productive and efficient at home or the workplace. However, th...
Have you thought about getting a mortgage for your home in retirement? If so, have you strategized how you would pay it off? In this episode, we explore Scott’s question about pursuing a mortgag...
One of our listeners actually has a better mortgage rate than me! However, as they begin to test their retirement budget they have found that the mortgage payment leaves that budget a bit tight. So th...
We have been renting up in Maine for the past year (2 different properties) while also maintaining our primary home in Mass. it’s been a great experience for us. We can’t travel internatio...
Capital gains tax rates might be lower than the gift and estate tax rate, but how you handle your estate and whether you use a trust can make a big difference in taxes owed....
In April 2017, I made a commitment to be a stay-at-home parent for the first five years of my son's life. When my daughter was born in December 2019, I made the same commitment for the sake of equalit...
Mortgage rates are always a hot topic in the news. Whether they are up or down they are newsworthy. There is a way to save on your mortgage and get a better great rate, regardless of whether rates are...
Knowing what to expect when it comes to your taxes, investments, real estate, Social Security benefits and other money-related issues is critical....
For many folks, their home is their only investment or a majority of it - for many, they think about the equity that it gains as a form of retirement financing - be that selling it for a hefty profit,...
People are getting married later and kids move out later. For instance I am 62 and going to back to school night tomorrow for my youngest. I can’t downsize yet and I still got my wife and three ...
Conventional wisdom says don't carry any mortgage into retirement, and if you can manage that debt-free feat, good for you. But there are other options....
I am 61 years old. Reasonably healthy and still working. Wife is 65 and on disabilty but better after 2 new knees. I don't have any retirement plan other than SS. We just paid off our house, vehicles ...