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How a Retirement Housing Navigator Can Help You Make That Pivotal Move
May 06 2025
Specialized housing guidance from an expert can transform your move into an empowering new beginning....
kiplinger.com
Upsizing in Retirement: Why You Should (and Shouldn't) Do It
May 04 2025
Upsizing, or buying a bigger home, can make your retirement feel more luxurious. There's room for grandkids and projects, but run the numbers carefully....
kiplinger.com
How to Move Up to the Next Level and Buy a Multi-Million Dollar Home
May 02 2025
An emailer asked about the best way to buy a $3 million home without selling their current home. Here are seven options to think about. The post How to Move Up to the Next Level and Buy a Multi-Millio...
whitecoatinvestor.com
Sellers sweeten the deal: 44% help with closing costs and repairs
May 02 2025
As the housing market starts to sway in buyers’ favor, sellers are getting creative with concessions at near-record rates....
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Forget buying a first home — buy a first property instead
May 02 2025
Some first-time buyers are “rentvesting” — prioritizing the purchase of a rental or vacation property first as an investment while continuing to pay rent themselves....
empower.com
I Want to Buy a Vacation Home. I'm 65 and Have $3 Million Saved. Am I Crazy?
May 02 2025
I have my eye on a small but beautiful cottage. Will I regret tying up my money?...
kiplinger.com
Could Remote Work Delay Your Retirement?
May 02 2025
Remote work is terrific for your health and income. You're also likely to retire later, which might convince your employer to let you work from home....
kiplinger.com
Realistic money needs per month etc.
May 02 2025
For those retired in the Plains (for cost of living background) how much do you really need. Currently, 55. Owe 10 years on house. No other debts. 401k max, IRA, and too much cash in the bank. I want ...
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Awards, Plaques and Commendations - will you bring them home?
Apr 29 2025
Just like the title says, I have a few crystal awards, framed letter of commendations and different plaques of appreciation. When you retire, are you going to bring them home? I am not planning to bri...
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Trump's Immigration Policies and the Price of Home Healthcare: First 100 Days
Apr 29 2025
President Trump's immigration policies may wallop your pocketbook if you rely on a home healthcare aide....
kiplinger.com
FIRE in San Francisco: Updated Projections After Taxes, Social Security, and Housing Scenarios
Apr 26 2025
I received many questions after concluding in my post “How Much is Enough to FIRE in San Francisco” that $5,654,000 was enough to cover my current and planned future spending needs....
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The Home Stretch: Seven Essential Steps for Pre-Retirees
Apr 26 2025
The decade before retirement is the home stretch in the race to quit work — but there are crucial financial decisions to make before you reach the finish line....
kiplinger.com
23 Signs Someone is Really Upper Class (And Not Just Faking It)
Apr 25 2025
Money alone doesn’t make someone upper class. A leased luxury car and a big mortgage might fool some people, but the truly wealthy don’t need to fake it. Real wealth moves differently, and...
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My Great Retirement Dream: Sell My House, Downsize, Live off the Proceeds and Dabble in Stocks. Can I Do It?
Apr 25 2025
I ask an expert financial planner if my retirement dreams are realistic — or if my head is in the clouds....
kiplinger.com
15 EASY Home Maintenance Tasks to Do Monthly (Before Something Breaks)
Apr 24 2025
Owning a home is great until it starts falling apart one little issue at a time. Leaky pipes, mystery drafts, broken appliances, most of it’s preventable if you just stay on top of the basics. T...
dadisfire.com
I'm 50 and My Home Is Worth $5 Million. Can I Retire Now?
Apr 23 2025
It may be oh-so tempting to cash out your upscale home and leave work for good. But should you? We ask the experts....
kiplinger.com
Why A 15 Year Mortgage Makes More Financial Sense Than 30 Year Mortgages
Apr 23 2025
Most real estate agents, mortgage brokers, and fake gurus push 30-year mortgages because the monthly payment looks easier to handle. But I’ve never bought into that. If you can’t afford th...
dadisfire.com
Income And Net Worth Required To Afford A $10 Million Home
Apr 23 2025
To celebrate the launch of my new book, Millionaire Milestones: Simple Steps To Seven Figures, on May 6, 2025, I thought it’d be fun to explore various millionaire topics leading up to the relea...
financialsamurai.com
Beyond Stocks and Bonds: Why Home Equity Could Be a Smart Addition to Your Investment Portfolio
Apr 23 2025
Most investors rely heavily on traditional stocks and bonds to build their wealth — and for good reason. These assets ... Read more...
physicianonfire.com
Before You Downsize: 21 Things You Need to Do First
Apr 22 2025
Downsizing used to sound like a last resort. Now it looks more like a smart financial reset. The big house with extra rooms might be costing more than it’s giving back. A 2023 study found that b...
dadisfire.com
Defying Gravity
Apr 21 2025
Hey Everyone! Have you seen the movie Wicked? We watched it at home last week. It was so good! We saw Wicked on stage about 16 years ago. I loved ... Read more The post Defying Gravity appeared first ...
retireby40.org
Screen time: Televisions redefine household hubs
Apr 21 2025
As everyday entertainment and tasks become more digital, televisions sit at the center of home life....
empower.com
The 7 Worst Ways to Invest in Real Estate
Apr 21 2025
Not every investment in real estate is a good idea. Some are downright terrible. Here are some of the worst ways to invest in real estate. The post The 7 Worst Ways to Invest in Real Estate appeared f...
whitecoatinvestor.com
10 Reasons Why Section 8 Isn’t What You Think
Apr 19 2025
Section 8 is one of the most misunderstood programs in real estate. Some believe it’s a guaranteed paycheck, others think it opens the door to endless tenant problems. The truth sits in the midd...
dadisfire.com
Recast mortgage or hold after-tax money for retirement investing
Apr 19 2025
I just retired and had to buy a house late. I am in year 3 of a 30 year mortgage at 6.375%. I have enough in pre-taxed income, 401k, HSA, and Roth to live comfortably but not lavishly. Would I be smar...
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I Am a CFA. I Believe Grant Cardone Gives Horrible Financial Advice
Apr 18 2025
I had never heard of Grant Cardone until I got on X and saw one of his ads. He was telling people to pull money out of their 401(k)s to buy real estate, not with a no-money-down strategy, just straigh...
dadisfire.com
18 Home Hacks That Help You Keep More of Your Money
Apr 17 2025
Saving money at home doesn’t have to mean cutting corners. The real win is finding simple upgrades that give back time, cash, and sanity without turning life into a DIY marathon. Most people jus...
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Staging A Home Is Worth It Because Most Buyers Lack Imagination
Apr 17 2025
When it comes to selling a home, first impressions are everything. Yet, many sellers make the mistake of thinking buyers can look past an empty room, outdated furniture, or a poorly lit space. The rea...
financialsamurai.com
Read These Insider Tips Before Buying Your Next House
Apr 16 2025
Buying a house can feel like a game you weren’t taught the rules to. One wrong move and you’re stuck with a home with constant repairs or a daily drive that makes you question your choices...
dadisfire.com
Should You Stop Renting Your Vacation Home and BUY in 2025?
Apr 16 2025
Exploring the 4 major factors that need to be considered when deciding whether to buy your vacation home in retirement or continue renting....
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How To Survive The Most Dangerous Time After Buying A House
Apr 14 2025
The first year after purchasing a house is the most dangerous and potentially challenging period. This is particularly true for first-time homebuyers who likely stretched their finances to achieve a 1...
financialsamurai.com
Do you (still or now) have a home office?
Apr 11 2025
I know many people who have hybrid work schedules or work from home and have a full home office with a big work desk, big office chair, dual monitors, etc. I know others who keep a home office to work...
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Can I Afford to Buy that Dream Lake House (or Some Other Big-Ticket Item)?
Apr 11 2025
In many of our prior posts, including our post of March 8, 2025, we have strongly encouraged readers to estimate the potential impact on their Funded Status before making a significant financial decis...
howmuchcaniaffordtospendinretirement.blogspot.com
15 States Where Buying a Home Just Got Way More Expensive
Apr 10 2025
Let’s talk housing prices. If you’ve been casually scrolling real estate listings and thinking, “Wait…wasn’t this $200k like two years ago?” you’re not imagi...
dadisfire.com
Sacrificing The Stock Market For The Good Of Your Loving Home
Apr 07 2025
As stocks plummet and recession fears grow, there’s one silver lining worth highlighting: the increasing value of your home, if you own one. A home is a fundamental necessity for survival, stock...
financialsamurai.com
Performance Update: Q1 2025
Apr 07 2025
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...
1500days.com
A Second Trump Shock To Programs For Seniors And People With Disabilities
Apr 02 2025
The Trump administration has cut by more than 40% the staff that oversees critical programs for older adults and people with disabilities who live at home....
forbes.com
A slice of paradise, fractionally owned: The shift in vacation homeownership
Mar 31 2025
Owning a vacation home seems like the dream, until factoring in maintenance, property taxes, and the reality of only using it a few weeks a year....
empower.com
Return to Your Home Country to Retire: Repatriation Retirement
Mar 30 2025
They came to the U.S. to live and work, but they want to retire in the old country. Here's how to juggle the move back home....
kiplinger.com
19 Frugal Home Hacks That Instantly Save You Money
Mar 30 2025
Saving money isn’t about cutting out everything fun, it’s about being smarter with what you’ve got. A few simple changes at home can free up extra cash without making life harder. Th...
dadisfire.com
Choosing not to retire when they can
Mar 28 2025
Folks who are eligible for Medicare and are financially sound - why do you think they continue to work? Certainly there are ways to fill the day with home projects, hobbies, social gatherings, exercis...
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Update on my retirement countdown from one year ago
Mar 27 2025
Hello all, I am now 3 months away. Thanks to all who gave me suggestions on how to "survive" the last year of my 35+ year career. I have a post-it at my work station( I work from home) that says "I am...
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Toxic Work Environments, Avoiding Burnout, and Real Estate Questions
Mar 27 2025
Answering reader questions about what to do when your workplace turns toxic and how to protect yourself from bad employers and from losing your job, whether you should use an IRA to buy into your buil...
whitecoatinvestor.com
How To Buy a House with Little or No Money Down (I Have Done It Many Ways)
Mar 26 2025
Buying a house can be intimidating, especially if you need more money to make a down payment. But it doesn’t need to be that way. In my several decades as a landlord and real estate investor, I ...
dadisfire.com
How to Get a Really Low Mortgage Rate (Even If You Think Rates Are High)
Mar 25 2025
You’ve probably heard people say, “Rates are too high, I’ll wait to buy a house.” That’s nonsense. The truth is, there are always plenty of ways to get a lower interest r...
dadisfire.com
Some weeks I don't leave the house for days. Help!
Mar 24 2025
My husband and I are retired, living in the north suburbs of Minneapolis. I feel like a useless shlub sometimes, when I don't leave the house for a couple of days straight, especially when the temp is...
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20 Ways to Clean Up Your Finances This Spring
Mar 23 2025
Spring cleaning is therapeutic and stops costly problems from building up around the home. Why not tackle the dusty corners of your finances at the same time?...
kiplinger.com
The Only Good Reasons To Pay Off A Low-Interest-Rate Mortgage Early
Mar 19 2025
Despite the wonderful peace of mind that comes with owning a home free and clear, deciding to pay off a low-interest rate mortgage early is not always straightforward. If your mortgage rate is low com...
financialsamurai.com
Where should we move? Family not cooperative.
Mar 18 2025
Long-ish story but we have a family owned home on Lake Michigan that was built by my grandparents. Only one (me) of my siblings group wants to keep the property. I have lived in it full time the last ...
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Multigenerational Homes: Solving For Affordability, Care And Retirement
Mar 17 2025
Multigenerational housing is being embraced by younger and older families seeking to address housing affordability, caregiving needs, and retirement security....
forbes.com
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