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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...

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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 Yet, many sellers make the mistake of thinking buyers can look past an empty room, outdated furniture, or a poorly lit space.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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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....

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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....

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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....

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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...

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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...

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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 ...

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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...

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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?...

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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...

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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....

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A Paid-Off Home Is A Great Shield Against Fear And Uncertainty

Mar 14 2025

As I sadly watch my stock portfolio correct by over 10%, I find serenity in my paid-off home. No matter how much the stock market tanks, it's comforting to know I'll always have shelter to take care o...

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Tax-Deductible Home Improvements for Retirement in 2025

Mar 13 2025

Your aging-in-place plan could benefit from the medical expense tax deduction. But watch out for capital gains and property taxes....

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How Does Home Equity Fit Into a Financial Independence Strategy

Mar 12 2025

How Does Home Equity Fit Into a Financial Independence Strategy...

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How To Pay Off A Mortgage Early (I’ve Done It Many Times)

Mar 10 2025

Did you know that the word mortgage literally translates from Latin to death pledge? Banks design mortgages to stretch for decades, keeping you tied to payments for what feels like a lifetime. But it ...

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Why ‘Buy the Cheapest Home in a Nice Neighborhood’ Could Be Horrible Advice

Mar 10 2025

Buying a cheap home in a nice neighborhood sounds smart, frugal, and wise, right? In reality, it might be a terrible decision for you. The post Why ‘Buy the Cheapest Home in a Nice Neighborhood&...

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? Home Sharing to Reduce Costs in Retirement (AARP Article)

Mar 10 2025

FROM THE ARTICLE: How House-Sharing Can Help Your Retirement Plan Rent-paying roommates can provide extra income, offset housing costs and help you age in place. By Jane Wollman Rusoff, AARP. *** Ther...

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Will home sales spring forward after tough winter?

Mar 08 2025

Recent home sales data isn’t likely to lift the moods of buyers or sellers navigating a very challenging market, but there are signs of new life as spring nears....

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Renovation rebound: Home remodeling is on the rise

Mar 08 2025

Spending on home renovations is expected to reach $509 billion in 2025, signaling that U.S. homeowners may be slowly but surely expanding the size and scope of home projects....

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4 Arguments for Retaining Your Mortgage in Retirement

Mar 07 2025

You might be surprised to learn that paying off your mortgage may not be the right financial decision. Even if it is the right emotional choice. The post 4 Arguments for Retaining Your Mortgage in Ret...

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487: Should You Pay Off Your Mortgage Before Retirement?

Mar 07 2025

Is it OK for you to bring debt into retirement? More specifically, what about your mortgage? To gain clarity, you must approach this decision from a financial and emotional perspective. In this episod...

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Old MR2, Politics, And An Angry Iguana

Mar 06 2025

There aren’t many negatives to FI life, but one of them may be this: It’s a lot easier to say Yes to all of the fun that comes your way. I’ve been home exactly one weekend this year....

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Chaos, Fear, And Uncertainty: Wonderful For Real Estate Investors

Mar 05 2025

As I watch my stock portfolio correct, I take solace in knowing that my real estate portfolio continues to chug along despite the chaos, fear, and uncertainty. With mass government personnel cuts, new...

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My Mortgage Is 2.3%, I Have Money In The Bank. Should I Pay It Off?

Mar 04 2025

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...

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Deferred Sales Trust: An Alternative to a 1031 Exchange

Mar 01 2025

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...

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How To Make Your Children Millionaires Before They Leave Home

Mar 01 2025

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...

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8 Ways to Invest in Real Estate for Wealth and Retirement

Feb 28 2025

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...

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Unpopular Opinion: 10 Reasons Why Housing Is Actually Affordable

Feb 25 2025

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...

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The Million-Dollar Mindset of Personal Finance Enthusiasts

Feb 24 2025

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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Getting Divorced, what is best for me financially? Keeping or selling our house?

Feb 24 2025

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Should You Pay Off Your Mortgage Before Retirement?

Feb 21 2025

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...

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The Ideal Vacation Property Size To Own Depends On Your Primary Home

Feb 21 2025

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...

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Medicaid Cuts Still Are On The Table. How They Could Affect Seniors

Feb 21 2025

Some of those reductions could explicitly target Medicaid long-term services and supports (LTSS), such as personal assistance at home or nursing home care....

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Dave Ramsey’s 2025 Housing Market Predictions

Feb 19 2025

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 ...

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Solar Panels: A Bad Financial Decision for Me

Feb 18 2025

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...

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A Home Within Walking Distance of Everything Might Not Be Ideal

Feb 17 2025

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,...

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