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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....
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...
As the housing market starts to sway in buyers’ favor, sellers are getting creative with concessions at near-record rates....
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....
I have my eye on a small but beautiful cottage. Will I regret tying up my money?...
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....
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 ...
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...
President Trump's immigration policies may wallop your pocketbook if you rely on a home healthcare aide....
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....
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....
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...
I ask an expert financial planner if my retirement dreams are realistic — or if my head is in the clouds....
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...
It may be oh-so tempting to cash out your upscale home and leave work for good. But should you? We ask the experts....
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...
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...
Most investors rely heavily on traditional stocks and bonds to build their wealth — and for good reason. These assets ... Read more...
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...
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 ...
As everyday entertainment and tasks become more digital, televisions sit at the center of home life....
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
Exploring the 4 major factors that need to be considered when deciding whether to buy your vacation home in retirement or continue renting....
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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....
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....
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....
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...
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...
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...
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...
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 ...
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...
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...
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?...
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...
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 ...
Multigenerational housing is being embraced by younger and older families seeking to address housing affordability, caregiving needs, and retirement security....
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...