VA Home Mortgage Loan Scams: Don't Let Your Benefit Turn into a Burden
As a veteran, you can take advantage of VA home mortgage loans, which may allow you to buy a house with a down payment. But watch out for scams!
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Downsizing: Should I Rent or Buy in Retirement
The kids are out of the house and you’re ready to downsize and start enjoying your retirement. So now it’s time to decide, should you rent or should you buy? It’s a big decision, and it can mean very different lifestyles. So what kind of retirement do you want to have?
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Not an Empty Nest for Long: When the Kids Move Out and Your Parents Move In
Your parents have given you everything. So when they asked to move in with you, it seemed like a no-brainer. Now how do you get your home ready for them?
Should I Use My 401 (k) to Buy a Rental Property?
You feel like an investment property is a better way to save for retirement than a 401 (k). So can you use your current retirement savings plan to buy the property in the first place? And more importantly, should you?
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3 Things to Consider Before Paying Your Mortgage Off Early
A dream house is hard to come by. Choosing your perfect home, funding that purchase, and then finally settling in is a long process – from seeing that first listing to moving in that last bulky piece of furniture. Unfortunately, paying off the mortgage you took out on your dream home can take even longer – unless you make it your goal to pay off your debt early. But is that always the right choice?
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The Kids Are Gone! Is it Time to Downsize?
Should you stay or should you go? You love your home, but it sure is a lot to maintain now that the kids are gone. Before you decide whether to downsize, ask yourself these six questions.
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Play by Play: Retiring in New Jersey
Moving to a new community in retirement can have a major impact on your financial situation and social life. One woman explains the pros and cons.
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Ask the Expert: 5 Things to Consider When You House Hunt in Las Vegas
Your Las Vegas house search will be different from any other. We asked local Realtor Debbie Drummond what it was like and we learned a few surprising things!
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Ask the Expert: What's the Deal with Reverse Mortgages
There are a lot of misconceptions about reverse mortgages. So what's the real deal with them?
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Ask the Expert: Can My Home Help Me Retire?
You've been paying your mortgage for years, building equity along the way. Now it's time to ask what your home can do for you.
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