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How Much House Can You Afford?: The McDonald’s Principle
Aug 08 2024
It’s hard to know how much house you can afford. Actually it’s easy to know how much house you can afford. It’s hard to know how much house you should afford. The McDonald’s Pr...
dadisfire.com
How 'Home-Based Planning' Can Address Long-Term Care Costs
Aug 07 2024
Traditional planning for the cost of long-term care doesn't reflect the realities of what the costs are and how they'll be paid....
kiplinger.com
Home Upgrades That Are (and Aren’t) Worth the Money
Aug 05 2024
Recently, we have had to do some renovations, and it got me thinking about the balance of FIRE and how ... Read more...
physicianonfire.com
The Demise of an N.F.L. Retirement Home Trumpeted a Decade Ago
Aug 03 2024
A planned senior care facility next to the Pro Football Hall of Fame was trumpeted a decade ago. Today, no such place exists and the idea seems to have been dropped....
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Get Smarter About Your Mortgage (Calculator Spreadsheet + Video)
Aug 02 2024
Many of us secured historically low mortgage rates for our homes in the past decade. We now find ourselves content with a 4% rate or better as our home values continue to rise. Our family refinanced t...
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What Is The Best Real Estate Niche? Consider My Goldilocks Principle
Jul 31 2024
Real estate is a vast field with countless niches, making it challenging to determine where to start. When I was a teenager, I used to go to the library and read books on real estate. I also stalked t...
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3 Key Factors to Consider Before Paying Your Mortgage Off in Retirement
Jul 31 2024
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...
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The New Sunbelt
Jul 30 2024
I retired to Pennsylvania because we had some family in the area, the cost of living is less than our old home in metropolitan New York, the winters are a little warmer, and it's not so far away that ...
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Last Week of Vacation Blues
Jul 29 2024
Hey everyone! I’m heading home later this week. Woohoo! I’ve been away for almost 6 weeks and am anxious to get home. Travel is fun, but I’m completely worn out. ... Read more The po...
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What Is A Mortgage Recast, And When Is Better Than A Refinance?
Jul 26 2024
Imagine a financial strategy that can lower your monthly mortgage payments, save you thousands in interest, and bring you closer to the dream of early retirement. Mortgage recasting is a powerful tool...
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Young Adults: the Search for Affordable Houses
Jul 19 2024
One in four 20-somethings in the Boston metropolitan area said in a recent survey that they are planning to quit urban life. Their biggest reason: high housing costs. South Carolina, on the other hand...
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Financial question on the use of debit cards vs credit cards
Jul 14 2024
I have been retired for two years. I am very blessed financially. Not to the level of having that beach house but we don’t have any worries for our needs. We use debit card for everyday purchase...
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Having Cash Could Make You Poorer In Many Ways – Be Careful
Jul 07 2024
During a recent liquidity crunch, I kept thinking how nice it would be to have more cash sitting in my bank account. Once I received a $106,000 real estate capital distribution, I felt a tremendous re...
financialsamurai.com
Tell me the truth about RVs. Thinking of buying for post-retirement life.
Jul 06 2024
Husband and I are planning to retire in a little over 2 years. Planning to sell current house and buy a little land, downsize by building a smaller house (not tiny) but enough for 2 people. While we a...
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It's time to move on to something else.
Jul 06 2024
Shortly after retiring last September, I took a part-time job and then took on a consulting gig for half-time and six months, mostly to get me out of the house and to learn something new. I loved bein...
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8 Great Places for Snowbirds to Land
Jul 04 2024
These affordable warm-weather cities for snowbirds offer plenty of housing options, abundant activities for retirees and access to good health care....
kiplinger.com
The Top CRE Markets & Sectors for the Second Half of 2024
Jul 04 2024
As we approach the second half of 2024, the commercial real estate (CRE) landscape is poised for strategic investment opportunities. ... Read more...
physicianonfire.com
Owning a home VS renting indefinitely?
Jul 03 2024
My husband and I are currently 5 years out from our retirement date and are renting our home. We considered buying around 2019 but didn't and now the housing market is dreadful, especially where we li...
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What to Do if a Real Estate Syndication Goes Bankrupt: A Step-by-Step Guide
Jul 02 2024
Investing in a real estate syndication can be a smart move and has generally been an excellent investment with the ... Read more...
physicianonfire.com
Buy The Dream Home Now Or Wait For A Better Price
Jun 26 2024
A large part of building wealth involves delaying gratification. Therefore, you might find yourself wondering whether to buy your dream home now or wait for a better price. But what if you wait too lo...
financialsamurai.com
Letting An ARM Reset Is Similar To A Free Mortgage Recast
Jun 26 2024
If you bought a home during a high-interest rate environment, it's wise to prepare for either a mortgage refinance or a recast. Interest rates have been gradually coming down since their highs of 2022...
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Want To Live In Italy? Tuscany Will Pay You $32,000 To Move There
Jun 26 2024
Have you ever dreamed of living in Italy? Tuscany is paying new residents to purchase and renovate a home. But you need to move fast....
forbes.com
Editing Digitized Home Movies - Program/App Suggestions Request
Jun 24 2024
This project is on my retirement to-do list. I had several early 1960s home movies digitized. The camera person wasn't the best, so the finished product has a lot of unwatchable footage. So, I would r...
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12 LEGIT Online Side Hustles in 2024 [$25+/hr]
Jun 21 2024
Making money from the comfort of your home is the dream. Work whenever you want, wherever you want, and even in your pajamas if that’s your jam. But with a rise in online side hustle scams, it&r...
thinksaveretire.com
Having Fun With Pottery
Jun 19 2024
Hey everyone! I hope you had a great Father’s Day weekend. I had a relaxing Father’s Day at home. Mrs. RB40 got me a retro Snoopy T-shirt from the Charles M. Schulz Museum store. It’...
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No Rush To Pay Off Your Adjustable-Rate Mortgage Before It Resets
Jun 17 2024
During my days of purchasing homes with mortgages, I had a fondness for adjustable-rate mortgages (ARMs). The appeal lay in securing a lower interest rate compared to a 30-year fixed-rate mortgage. Fu...
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Firing Your Real Estate Agent: I Have Done It
Jun 16 2024
Let me tell you a secret, my friends. I’ve been in the real estate game for quite some time now, and I’ve seen it all. The good, the bad, and the downright ugly. And one thing I can assure...
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Finding the Right Home Health Care For You
Jun 16 2024
Kiplinger reviews how to find the right home health care for yourself and your situation....
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Pay off Mortgage or just keep making payments?
Jun 15 2024
I'm two years out from retirement and still have 6 years left on my mortgage which is $2950/month with a balance around $140k. Rate is 2.125%. I have the funds to easily pay this off without dire effe...
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Why Haven’t Home Prices Dropped?
Jun 11 2024
Last month the median U.S. home sale price hit a record high of $387,600, according to Redfin. This is at a time when 30 year mortgage rates are hovering around 7% (down from their highs of 7.7% in Oc...
ofdollarsanddata.com
advice on refi, near retirement
Jun 11 2024
I plan to retire in a few months and need advice on my mortgage and Helocs. My mortgage will be paid off (balance is $53,000) in ten years(interest rate is variable at 6.62 and will likely change in 1...
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Fickle Stock Market…Fed is already EASING 240611
Jun 11 2024
Episode 448: The Fed has cut their balance sheet reduction by more than 50% while keeping mortgage rates high. Sign up for free ALERTs & Market Commentary at: https://www.investablewealth.com/subs...
wealthsteading.com
What Is Probate, and Who Has to Deal with It?
Jun 10 2024
The probate process can be a long and expensive journey for heirs. Real estate, cars and even art often trigger probate, but other assets get a free pass....
kiplinger.com
Perhaps a strange question: If we can, SHOULD we buy a new home outright?
Jun 07 2024
I've learned from this space that retirement brings many questions! But here is my own: We're hoping, when my husband retires in three years, to be able to buy a house outright. Is there any good reas...
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Why the Housing Market is More Important than the Stock Market for Most People
Jun 06 2024
You might think you need to worry about the stock market. However, a great post by Ben Carlson on the Wealth of Common Sense blog makes the very compelling point that the stock market is probably not ...
newretirement.com
Navigating the Upside and Risks of Multifamily Real Estate Investments
Jun 06 2024
In the multifamily real estate market, the promise of profit often takes center stage, overshadowing the critical consideration of risk. ... Read more...
physicianonfire.com
Do you limit how far you'll fly? Or break up trips into shorter segments?
Jun 06 2024
We're looking at going to New Zealand and Australia, then cruising to Hawaii, then coming back home to Boston. When we went to Hawaii our first time, we broke it up by spending a couple of days in Cal...
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How To Choose The Right Home Accounting Software
Jun 05 2024
Using Excel sheets to track your finances just isn’t cutting it anymore, and let’s face it - they can be about as exciting as watching grass grow. Today, accounting software is streamlined...
thinksaveretire.com
UK Entrepreneurs Reject Real Estate, Go Full Nomad!
Jun 05 2024
Before we get to today’s post, I want to announce the winner of last week’s book contest. After randomizing the entries (I really enjoyed reading all the amazing 180+ comments! Thank you a...
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How to Add Home Equity to Your Retirement Income Planning
Jun 05 2024
Home equity is sometimes overlooked as a viable resource in retirement. You don’t have to sell your home to find income and liquidity....
kiplinger.com
What Is a Home Storage Gold IRA?
Jun 05 2024
Why storing gold at home in a self-directed IRA violates IRS regulations and what to do instead....
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Follow These Steps to Make Your Will Legal
Jun 04 2024
Home » Online Wills and Trusts Updated: Creating a will is one of the most important steps you can take to ensure your wishes are carried out after your passing. A legally valid will provides cl...
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I’m thinking of going back to work. Thoughts?
Jun 02 2024
I was eligible for retirement and did because spouse became terminally ill and I wanted to do home care. Fast forward three years, spouse passed away. Spent 2 years climbing out of that depression and...
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3 Welcoming Overseas Havens Perfect For Golfers
May 31 2024
For many golfers, owning a home on or near a course is the ultimate retirement dream. Here's my pick of destinations for those looking overseas for a golfing haven…...
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Are You Better Off Renting or Buying a Home in Retirement?
May 31 2024
Home ownership is the goal of many retirees, but with the current landscape of interest rates, home prices and longevity predictions, the choice between renting or buying a home in retirement requires...
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The Intricate Psychology Of Paying All Cash For A Home
May 30 2024
I've now paid cash for a home twice: once for a fixer in 2019 and again for a fully remodeled home in 2023. In this post, I'd like to share some of the psychology of paying cash for a home. I know som...
financialsamurai.com
Get Ready For Summer 2024!
May 29 2024
Did you have a good Memorial Day Weekend? I heard on the radio that it was one of the busiest travel days ever. Boy, am I glad we stayed home. I hate traveling when the airports are so busy. Anyway, i...
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