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Budgeting for Personal Development and Putting $20,000 a Year into Yourself
May 11 2024
By Dr. Dan Fosselman, Guest Writer There are multiple rules of thumb in personal finance. Set aside 15%-25% for savings, don’t spend more than 30% on housing, tithe 10%. John Maxwell, an author ...
whitecoatinvestor.com
Retired and 'Stuck' With a Mortgage Below 4%? You Have Options
May 11 2024
You may feel like a mortgage prisoner, but your options may be more doable than you think....
kiplinger.com
The Rise of the Forever Renter Class
May 09 2024
I've paid over $350,000 of rent in my life. That averages out to $2,500 a month since mid 2012. And, with near record interest rates and elevated home prices, I may end up paying another $350,000 in r...
ofdollarsanddata.com
The World’s Largest What??!! 7 Months of Our RV Road Trip Complete, 1 To Go!
May 07 2024
It’s pretty crazy to think that we’ve now been living in an RV for over 7 months. Yes, we’ve taken a couple of breaks and stayed at my mother-in-law’s house for a few weeks twi...
routetoretire.com
Analyzing Home Price Dynamics: A Guide To Smarter Purchases
May 05 2024
Understanding how home prices fluctuate over time is one of the most intriguing insights gleaned from my post on the reasons behind property bidding wars. Learning how prices change will empower you t...
financialsamurai.com
Understanding Why People Get Into Property Bidding Wars
May 03 2024
Well folks, as anticipated, bidding wars are back with a vengeance, at least here in San Francisco. If I were a real estate agent, I would never encourage my clients to engage in a bidding war. Winnin...
financialsamurai.com
Work from Home Doctor Jobs: Opportunities and Requirements
May 02 2024
As the world becomes more connected and technology continues to advance, the healthcare industry is evolving to meet the needs ... Read more...
physicianonfire.com
Why are we afraid of retirement?
May 01 2024
I retired last year at 60. My wife plans on retiring next April at 60 as well. We’ve done ok in life relatively speaking. We will be able to buy a retirement home and live near our kids fairly c...
reddit.com
Would Combining Will-Writing with the Mortgage Process Help?
Apr 30 2024
No, but here’s what we learned. Writing a will can improve the transmission of wealth across generations, by preventing the dissipation of assets such as a family home when divided among multipl...
crr.bc.edu
Capture The New Tax Breaks On Home Improvements
Apr 28 2024
Know how to navigate the IRS regs to capture the tax credits under the Inflation Reduction Act....
forbes.com
Snowbirds with pets. How do you do it without owning a second home?
Apr 28 2024
Snowbird wannabe here. I am hoping for suggestions from active snowbirds who take their pets with them and have experience renting pet friendly accommodations. I have two small dogs that have to come ...
reddit.com
Spring Is a Good Time to Clean Up Your Finances, Too
Apr 26 2024
While you’re decluttering your home for spring, consider taking a crack at cleaning up your finances and old paperwork, too....
kiplinger.com
Performance Update: March Badness!
Apr 26 2024
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
Is Your Retirement Solution Hiding in Plain Sight?
Apr 25 2024
Here’s how to use your home equity in combination with an annuity contract to produce late-in-life income....
kiplinger.com
Components That Affect Mortgage Rates The Most
Apr 23 2024
Contrary to popular belief, the Federal Reserve does not exert complete control over mortgage rates. Instead, it influences them, with the bond market determining the subsequent course of action. The ...
financialsamurai.com
Pulling my 401k to buy another house.
Apr 23 2024
I can't stand it. I lost $2k last week due to stock market volatility. I understand that a 401k is a long term investment, or you make more conservative choices. Screw that! I can put my money in the ...
reddit.com
Just started 5th year retirement. Here's what it's been like.
Apr 23 2024
So far it's been great. Work was never my life so I don't miss it. I didn't have friends so I don't miss them. My wife is the only person I talk to on a regular basis. No debt, modest home paid for, L...
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Biden Sets New Nursing Home Staffing Rules
Apr 22 2024
Nursing facilities that receive federal funding through Medicare and Medicaid (effectively all of them) will have to employ enough staff to provide at least 3.48 hours......
forbes.com
Where Should Financial Literacy Be Taught—Home Or School?
Apr 21 2024
The antiquated argument that personal finance should be taught at home simply looks silly in 2024....
forbes.com
10 Things You Should Know About Selling Your Home to Downsize in Retirement
Apr 21 2024
What to know about selling your home in order to downsize in your retired years....
kiplinger.com
Capital Distributions From Private Real Estate Investments Are Wonderful
Apr 17 2024
Recently, I received a capital distribution from a private real estate fund, and it couldn't have come at a better time. The experience brought me both joy and relief, prompting me to share it in the ...
financialsamurai.com
Expand Your Home and Welcome Family Members
Apr 16 2024
With the high cost of housing in much of the United States (as well as other countries), many people are looking for ways to accommodate more family members in their existing properties. Whether your ...
baby-boomer-retirement.com
Real estate funded retirement - your thoughts please!
Apr 15 2024
We (M 65, F 59 both still lol working and plan to along as possible) own 3 homes and plan to sell two of them to partially fund our retirement. We’ll sell home #1 and bank the $500K tax free cap...
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Advice on selling home to downsize?
Apr 13 2024
We've gotten rid of excess stuff. Now readying for showing. Those who've been there/done that: Privacy. We get people may open bathroom cabinets/drawers, etc. And even more. How do you maintain privac...
reddit.com
Reimagining Their Decrepit Farmhouse into Forever Home
Apr 09 2024
New Yorkers create a space that’s better suited to life in their 60s...
aarp.org
Which Mortgage for Early Retirement? What is Private Credit? - 476
Apr 09 2024
What is private credit and where does it fit in your investment portfolio? At age 60, Hope is tired of working and she’s hoping to retire in 2-3 years. Should she factor home equity into her ret...
purefinancial.com
Performance Update: February Rebound!
Apr 07 2024
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
The Right House-To-Car Ratio For Financial Freedom
Apr 05 2024
After delving into the exorbitant prices of new luxury cars, I've come to the realization that a larger segment of the population is purchasing such vehicles than I initially thought. This trend poses...
financialsamurai.com
12 Legit Online Jobs from Home With No Upfront Investment (2024)
Apr 05 2024
Below, we’ve created a list of 12 true online, work-from-home positions with no upfront investment. None of the roles listed below require purchasing inventory, buying a paid course, or any othe...
thinksaveretire.com
Sell, Rent, or Borrow? Best Ways to Use Home Equity in Retirement
Apr 03 2024
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...
buzzsprout.com
The RightSize Mindset: Transforming Your Home and Happiness
Apr 03 2024
Today Kathe Kline, together with guests Barbara Mock and Marni Jameson, dive deep into the emotional and practical aspects of rightsizing in retirement. This episode isn't just about downsizing; it's ...
podcasts.bcast.fm
The Home Buying Earthquake That Changes Everything
Apr 02 2024
In today's episode, we discuss the landmark $418 million settlement involving the National Association of Realtors (NAR) and its potential implications for the real estate industry. As retirees and ot...
sites.libsyn.com
Should You Pay Off Your Mortgage?
Apr 01 2024
For those of us who have a home mortgage, paying it off may not be an option. Either you lack sufficient cash, or retiring the mortgage early would leave you cash poor and vulnerable. Even for those o...
caniretireyet.com
Rising Stocks, House Prices Boost US Retirement Outlook
Mar 30 2024
While COVID was raging, the jump in house prices and a rising stock market were dramatically improving U.S. workers’ retirement finances. In 2022, the share of households that were not saving en...
crr.bc.edu
Wish me luck. Giving notice of retirement
Mar 29 2024
Wish me luck. I’m telling my boss of my intention to retire at the end of May. I’m 64 and my numbers look good. I have a good job and have been working from home for 10 years Work in a goo...
reddit.com
Should You Rent or Buy a House?
Mar 28 2024
Buying a home is often considered the biggest financial decision people make in their lives. As a result, it makes sense as to ask yourself whether buying is the right choice when compared with rentin...
ofdollarsanddata.com
10 Affordable Mountain Towns for Retirement
Mar 28 2024
These mountain towns feature majestic peaks and reasonable housing costs....
money.usnews.com
Why Every Residential Real Estate Investor Is Suddenly Richer
Mar 27 2024
Who stands to gain the most from the settlement reached with the National Association of Realtors regarding commission price collusion? The clear beneficiaries are residential real estate investors an...
financialsamurai.com
Selling house. Recommendations on how to invest proceeds
Mar 25 2024
I soon will be selling my house to move into an apartment. I'm very excited for the move as the joys of homeownership have been getting less joyful. In the next couple of years, I may (or may not) dec...
reddit.com
Nursing Homes Forced to Hire More Costly Outside Staff
Mar 23 2024
COVID has wreaked havoc on the nursing home industry’s staffing. Prior to COVID, only one in five nursing homes had to hire some of their workers from outside agencies to fill in as caregivers f...
crr.bc.edu
To Gain More Value, Buy A More Expensive Home
Mar 22 2024
If you're aiming for more value and cost-efficiency, you might find it surprising that opting for a more expensive home over a median-priced one could be the way to go. While it may seem counterintuit...
financialsamurai.com
Nursing Home Care: What to Do When Medicare Wont Pay
Mar 22 2024
Here's what to do when Medicare won't pay for a nursing home facility....
kiplinger.com
How Your Home Can Fill Gaps in Your Retirement Plan
Mar 20 2024
If you have gaps in your plan for retirement income, you might consider adding the value of your home to your planning....
kiplinger.com
Reader Case: Single Mom Wonders Whether Real Estate Beats Stocks
Mar 19 2024
While going through my reader case queue, this one caught my attention. This reader about to give birth and it immediately took me back to my labour and first months with Little Matchstick. Wow, time ...
millennial-revolution.com
The NAR Settlement’s Impact On Commissions And Home Prices
Mar 18 2024
Exciting news for homesellers and homebuyers! The National Association of Realtors (NAR) has reached a settlement in its lost $1.8+ billion lawsuit on price fixing and collusion, agreeing to pay $418 ...
financialsamurai.com
Why my RIA brought health care planning services in-house
Mar 15 2024
RIAs must consider the bottom line when evaluating health care planning options, but the positives of delivering more holistic and comprehensive planning to your clients should not be overlooked....
financial-planning.com
Homeownership in Retirement: an Asset or a Burden?
Mar 14 2024
The conventional wisdom for older workers heading into retirement is that owning a house is a good thing. The property has no doubt appreciated over many years, adding to their wealth. But new researc...
crr.bc.edu
House to Apartment: How to manage expectations?
Mar 14 2024
After 40 years living in our home, we’re selling and relocating to an apartment to be closer to family. Our home is modest and small so we’re not forfeiting too much square footage. But I&...
reddit.com
8 Night Shift Remote Jobs Hiring in 2024 (Up to $45/Hour)
Mar 09 2024
If you’re a night owl looking to work from the comfort of your home, night shift remote jobs are right up your alley. As more companies begin to embrace flexible work schedules, there are plenty...
thinksaveretire.com
CITs in 403(b)s Clears Another Hurdle
Mar 09 2024
House approves amendment with strong bipartisan support Thursday, with a broader package of…...
401kspecialistmag.com
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