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Retirement confidence keeps falling as political instability rises
Oct 12 2023
As Congress battles over spending and House leadership, retirement advisors are losing faith in the U.S. economy....
financial-planning.com
A Flattening Yield Curve: What Does It Mean?
Oct 10 2023
You know, prior to having a kid, I never understood parents’ burning desire to get out of the house and have adult conversations. But now that I have one, I totally get it. Your entire day just ...
millennial-revolution.com
Downsizing Your Home Isn’t the Money Move It Used to Be
Oct 10 2023
With prices and mortgage rates high, smaller isn’t always better—or cheaper...
wsj.com
Your Retirement Dream’s Secret Weapon: The Right Real Estate Agent
Oct 10 2023
October 11, 2023 — OK, so you are thinking about your dream home for retirement. Maybe you know where you would like to retire (region, state, or even town) and the lifestyle you want to pursue....
topretirements.com
Planning Retirement with Improved Home Electrical Safety
Oct 06 2023
Welcome to an in-depth analysis of planning for your golden years and ensuring absolute peace of mind with improved home electrical safety. This post is tailored for you: an individual that understand...
retirementsavvy.net
The Housing Affordability Problem Is Creating A Nation Of Renters
Oct 06 2023
Housing affordability is at or near an all-time low and the Fed is partly to blame due to its aggressive rate hikes in such a short time frame. The Federal government is also partly to blame due to ex...
financialsamurai.com
First Home Savings Account: How the FHSA Helps You Save Tax-Free in Canada
Oct 05 2023
The First Home Savings Account (FHSA) is the best new financial tool/account to be introduced since the introduction of the Tax-Free Savings Account (TFSA) back in 2009. The FHSA is designed for a spe...
retirehappy.ca
The Midlife Crisis House Is A Real Phenomenon
Oct 02 2023
We've all heard of men buying midlife crisis cars to feel more alive. But what about buying a midlife crisis house? Have you ever thought of such an interesting thing? Let's say you're living in a per...
financialsamurai.com
Thinking about leaving my marriage in retirement
Oct 01 2023
Ten years ago we bought a house that I hate and now I'm paying the price. Been retired 2 years. This house, and the area offer no/little privacy or easy access to nature. Both of those things are bigg...
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How to Save for a House: The Comprehensive Guide to Homeownership
Aug 15 2023
Do you want to own your own home, but find the idea of saving for it overwhelming? Well, you're not alone. For most people, buying a home will be the biggest financial decision of their lives, so it m...
ofdollarsanddata.com
The Return on Hassle Spectrum
Jul 25 2023
Last week The FI Couple, a real estate investing duo, sent out this tweet highlighting the growth in their rental income since 2018: However, when pressed about how much they make net of costs, they s...
ofdollarsanddata.com
Why Are Houses So Expensive?
Jun 13 2023
The dream of owning a home has become more elusive than ever. Over the past decade, U.S. house prices have increased by nearly 4.7% per year above the rate of inflation while the median household inco...
ofdollarsanddata.com
Site Visit: Member Tours Virginia’s Cascades at Embrey Mill
Apr 30 2023
By Anonymous One of our long time Members and his wife visited Embrey Mill recently. We thank him for sharing his observations on the visit! May 1, 2023 — We’ve been in our present home for ab...
topretirements.com
Updated Topretirements.com Site Launches April 3
Apr 02 2023
April 3, 2023 — The new Topretirements website will launch on April 3. We are aiming for much greater simplicity in our page design and navigation throughout the site. For example, the Home page...
topretirements.com
Private Real Estate vs. REITs
Mar 23 2023
Today, we are answering more of your real estate questions. We discuss if it is a good idea to have your rental properties in an LLC, if you can claim a loss on US taxes for an international property,...
whitecoatinvestor.com
Is Mortgage Interest Tax Deductible?
Mar 23 2023
Many Canadian homeowners have wondered if mortgage interest is tax deductible. Chances are, they’ve heard that their neighbours to the south can claim their mortgage interest (it’s true). ...
retirehappy.ca
Emergency Medicine’s Popularity Plummets
Mar 22 2023
By Dr. James M. Dahle, WCI Founder The House of Medicine is a surprisingly stable place. Over the years, the highest-paying specialties—like neurosurgery, plastics, and orthopedics—have be...
whitecoatinvestor.com
Should I Buy a House Now?
Mar 21 2023
Buying a home is likely to be the biggest financial decision you will ever make. As a result, such a decision requires careful consideration of your financial situation, personal life, and the state o...
ofdollarsanddata.com
I'm confused on when to claim spousal benefits
Mar 20 2023
I just turned 67 and claimed my SS benefit when I reached my FRA, last year. My wife, who turns 66 this next week, was mostly a stay at home mom but did teach for a few years. Upon her turning 62, she...
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Why Every Doctor Should Own Half a Home
Mar 17 2023
By Dr. Zachary Zemore, Guest Writer Being only a few years out of residency, I am deeply immersed in the accumulation phase of my financial journey. Like many readers, I have read all the old White Co...
whitecoatinvestor.com
Digging, Mudding, Building, Cincinnati, NYC
Mar 13 2023
I’ll bet you’ve never seen a title like that on a blog before. Allow me to explain. I’ve been pretty busy lately. The Project House is almost ready to become a furnished rental: I&rs...
1500days.com
Retire in Portugal (via D7) and purchase retirement home possible?
Mar 12 2023
Since Portugal's Golden Visa has come to an end, I was thinking of retiring there instead. My question is it possible to buy residential real estate using my retirement fund (e.g., 401k, IRA, etc.)? W...
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How Our Private Real Estate Investments Performed in 2022
Mar 10 2023
[Editor's Note: The vast majority of the world’s millionaires have created wealth by investing in real estate. The White Coat Investor wants to show you how that’s possible for you. That&r...
whitecoatinvestor.com
Getting a home equity loan in retirement
Mar 10 2023
My dad is retired now and he and my mom would like to move to be closer to my family. They have a nice house that is paid off that they will be selling, it’s in a pretty desirable area, so we ar...
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Signs Of Spring
Mar 07 2023
Along with crocus and pussy willows signs of spring include more home buyers. Consequently, as a seller I’m preparing to put my house on the market. I can’t afford to build the new house w...
kathysretirementblog.com
What have you stopped doing because you re afraid of falling?
Mar 07 2023
I stay off of extension ladders and I no longer clean our gutters (two story house). submitted by /u/Scott-A-Gese[visit reddit] [comments]...
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Should I Liquidate my 401k to pay off the mortgage? I'm over 60
Mar 05 2023
I'm still working but on the verge of retirement. In an effort to eliminate monthly expenses, I'm eying my 401k, which is sitting at a 450k balance to pay off my first and only home loan. It has a sim...
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Real Estate Professional for tax purposes
Mar 04 2023
It was suggested to me that I look into becoming a real estate professional for tax purposes. From what I've read, this is a special designation on tax returns if the tax payer performs more than 750 ...
reddit.com
Do Your Heirs A Favor: Make A Plan For The Family Home
Mar 02 2023
Decide now what you want to do with the family home after you are gone — and then write it down and update as necessary...
forbes.com
Should I Sell or Rent My House When I Relocate for Retirement?
Feb 27 2023
This decision isn’t easy, thanks to investment, tax and other considerations. Let’s explore the implications of each....
kiplinger.com
The 7 Greatest Asset Bubbles of All Time [All You Need to Know]
Feb 26 2023
Which asset bubble was the greatest in history? Was it the flower that once sold for the price of a house? Or the magic internet money that went up 10x in a little over a year? Or was it something els...
ofdollarsanddata.com
The 156 House Republicans that are on board to cut Social Security
Feb 26 2023
https://i.imgur.com/LOunOwh.png submitted by /u/fudgebacker[visit reddit] [comments]...
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Any AZ snowbirds shuttling between Socal and AZ?
Feb 24 2023
Planning to retire within 5 years. I live in an LA-area house that’s fully paid off. Looking to downsize then by buying a cheaper and smaller house, perhaps in southern OC or SD, and one in PHX....
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4 Arguments for Retaining Your Mortgage in Retirement
Feb 23 2023
We hear it all the time, most people want to be debt free when they retire. It is all about peace of mind and wanting to be free from financial obligations. However, mortgages are considered “go...
newretirement.com
Rising Popularity of ADU’s a Blessing for Retirees
Feb 22 2023
February 23, 2023 — One of the hottest acronyms in the real estate world is ADU, which stands for Accessory Dwelling Unit. Demographic shifts from Covid, exploding real estate prices, and a shor...
topretirements.com
Breaking Up Real Estate Is Hard To Do: Why You Need A Cohabitation Agreement
Feb 21 2023
Buying real estate with someone other than a spouse can be a costly mistake. A cohabitation agreement will make it easier if the relationship goes south....
forbes.com
Exceptions to the One House, One Spouse, One Job Rule
Feb 20 2023
By Dr. James M. Dahle, WCI Founder Anyone who has been around the physician financial blogosphere has probably heard someone cite the “one house, one spouse” rule of thumb. In 2015, I expa...
whitecoatinvestor.com
Meme Stock Shock (Money Update)
Feb 20 2023
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
Am I crazy to be thinking about retirement? (age 63 working part time)
Feb 20 2023
My job is not terribly difficult. I work from home, my hours are flexible, I can take time off pretty much whenever i want (but I don't get paid). I don't get paid hourly, or salaried, I am paid per t...
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Turning 62 soon. Having trouble finding decent work. Little to nothing saved, no 401k, no pension. House and car paid for
Feb 19 2023
Can't seem to find any meaningful work. My body just can't handle stuff I'm good at (type of work I'm doing now) and I've found that absolutely nobody wants to hire an old guy as a software developer....
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Home Loans for Doctors: Physician vs. Conventional
Feb 17 2023
By T.J. Porter, WCI Contributor A home is a major investment, and unless you have hundreds of thousands of dollars socked away, you’ll likely need to get a mortgage if you want to buy one. Many ...
whitecoatinvestor.com
Eight Reasons to Use Mortgage Broker Services
Feb 17 2023
A mortgage broker helps homeowners by researching loans and negotiating with lenders. Here is a closer look at eight of the top reasons to work with a broker to obtain a mortgage. 1. Save Time and Ene...
retirementsavvy.net
I thought about buying a condo in Florida
Feb 16 2023
I thought about buying a house or condo in Miami or Fort Lauderdale Florida but this subreddit convinced me that I should try renting a room for a month or two in the winter. Thanks. I might save a bu...
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Best mid-sized town for retirement?
Feb 16 2023
5 years from retirement; are there any towns with a vibrant nightlife, moderately priced housing market (and land?) that is also tax friendly for a military retirement? I currently live in Visalia, CA...
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Comparing Real Estate Funds: DLP Housing Fund & Origin Investments IncomePlus Fund
Feb 14 2023
Recently, we compared two similar private real estate funds from Trion and 37th Parallel. We’ll continue in that tradition today ... Read more...
physicianonfire.com
If you’ve moved into a Continuing Care Retirement Community with a steep buy-in, how did you handle the financing?
Feb 14 2023
Most of the better continuing care retirement communities in my area have an up-front, six digit, mostly refundable buy-in. It’s often close to the value of housing in the area for the upper mid...
reddit.com
What do do with home sale profit?
Feb 14 2023
Soliciting ideas/strategies for what I should do with ~$500K profit from home sale. I’m about to retire and I don’t plan to buy a new home for at least two years; we’re going to trav...
reddit.com
looking for retirement calculator that handles real estate investments well
Feb 14 2023
I’m looking for a free retirement calculator that does a good job with real estate investments. They are different than regular investments when it comes to retirement, because they have an expe...
reddit.com
Retirement location.
Feb 13 2023
My wife and I live in north nj, one of the most affluent suburbs in the US. We live in a 120 year old stone house on about .5 acres but surrounded by a park on 2 sides and some woods from an office bu...
reddit.com
It’s Time For Three-Dimensional Relationships Again
Feb 11 2023
Staying home wasn’t a law anywhere in the U.S. but the vast majority of us obeyed the directive and hunkered down, waiting for better guidance about what we were facing. That was three years ago...
forbes.com
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