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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...
The recent action by the Consumer Financial Protect Bureau to protect consumers seeking a mortgage through multi-lender web sites fails to distinguish abusive sites from responsible sites, and provide...
I don't have any family that is able or willing to help. My husband died several years ago. Due to some personal problems and health concerns, I'm not comfortable living alone. I am not poor but I nee...
With five years of passive real estate investments under my belt, I’ve invested in a wide variety of projects. I ... Read more...
It’s every home-owner’s worst nightmare. Already drowning in debt, and with a rampaging cost of living crisis causing many families to barely be able to make ends meet, they get a notice f...
In 2022, my wife and I paid off our vacation property mortgage after 15 years of ownership. Now that it’s been several months since we paid off the mortgage, I realized there is a triple benefit...
A reverse mortgage seems like a good way for seniors to tap the equity in their home, but what about the fees? Join us as we examine reverse mortgage fees and other costs related to a home equity conv...
I am wanting to really thread the needle with our retirement plan but my wife is a bit more conservative (also three years younger than me). I’m 55 and we have over 1.3M in a variety of retirement acc...
Capital calls are usually submitted because something has changed or has gone wrong with a real estate investment. How should you respond? The post Should You Meet the Capital Call? appeared first on ...
Answering listener questions about the pressure many physicians feel due to inflation and rising housing costs, and we discuss the importance of keeping financial challenges in perspective. The post D...
From jobs to housing, these five numbers show how the American economy can look and feel very different depending on your age.
Historically, I've viewed stocks as funny money. It's not real until it's converted into something you can use. Given the lack of utility for stocks, I've long preferred owning real estate. Being able...
You may not think about the Federal Reserve when you pay your mortgage, use a credit card, or decide where to keep your savings. But when the Fed raises interest rates, those everyday financial decisi...
Nearly 40M Americans are aging alone, and retirement systems built for couples leave solo seniors facing greater financial, caregiving, housing and planning risks.
Hi everyone, I recently moved into a subsidized low-income senior housing apartment building and am looking for ideas to bring that will involve other residents but isn't the lame bingo or cards group...
Housing affordability is at a crisis low. You've read that headline a hundred times. Either incomes rise or home prices crash to get back to pre-COVID levels. That's true if you measure a home in doll...
I am 9 years from retirement. Trying to figure out if I should pay off the mortgage ($360k) or invest the money. Sources show I should invest it. $200k to something like bonds and that should be my sa...
My wife and I own a home in Middle GA and we like it here but we are open to moving to place with: affordable housing (buy probably, comfortable but not fancy, no HOA, ), safe, clean, low cost of livi...
With no mortgage and a solid nest egg, a reader in this week's advice column wants to take a year-long sabbatical in Europe. Is he nuts? Or brilliant?
I toured a $9 million house in Honolulu to better understand the luxury housing market. I love real estate, and visiting nice homes for sale is one of my favorite hobbies. My parents are 81 and 78 and...
Private credit funds, real estate deals, hedge funds and venture capital allocations aren't available to everyone, but can also carry extra costs and risks.
"I'm a wealthy saver, he's a lavish spender with a mortgage. Am I crazy to consider marriage?" Kiplinger's Wealth Wise team answers a reader's financial dilemma.
In this week's Ask the Editor Q&A, Joy Taylor answers tax questions on inherited property: gold, stock, real estate, including the tax basis at death.
From Medicare gaps to housing choices, life aboard a cruise ship demands more planning than many expect.
We get plenty of questions about housing, home buying, and mortgages around here. Let's go through some of the common ones. The post What White Coat Investors Should Know About Mortgages and Home Buyi...
Episode 521 00:00 Introduction 01:58 AI layoffs impact on commercial real estate 03:30 Logistic & Industrial real estate growth 05:05 Intel exponential performance of past 12 months 15:44 Boeing too b...
You combine your housing wealth and lifetime annuities to help ensure that an average of three-quarters of your retirement income is not subject to market risk.
Tuesday, May 05 - Monday, May 11, 2026 Most Commented score comments title & link 28 126 comments Question about paying off mortgage. Advice appreciated. 86 47 comments Soon to enter Retirement Phase ...
Forbes compared nearly 1,000 U.S. locales on everything from housing costs and taxes to healthcare, crime, air quality and natural hazard risk. These are the top 25 spots.
Episode 514 00:00 Another panic selloff 00:46 Live YouTube Q&A session April 1, 4pm eastern 01:44 Realpolitik perspective on markets & life 03:11 Real Estate is just as unstable as the stock market 04...
Incorporating housing wealth and lifetime annuities in your retirement income plan can offer a significant tax-cost advantage over an investment-only plan.
One of the biggest conundrums parents face is managing their own emotions when a stock market, real estate market, or any other risk asset takes a dive. On one hand, it's painful to watch your portfol...
I'm considering continuing working past my full retirement date to payoff mortgage, as I can take Social Security and full salary at the same time. Is there a calculation available that one can show t...
The 2000s decade included two wars, a massive housing market crash and the biggest financial crisis since the Great Depression. ... Read more
If you never spend your investment gains, what exactly are you investing for? This question hit me hard after a year of nonstop financial management, market volatility, and real estate turnover in 202...
My wife (62) and I are starting to think seriously about our next steps and would really value some outside perspective. I’m turning 60 this year. We’re mortgage-free and have around £250,000 in savin...
Why age alone in financial hardship when you can enjoy companionship — and share the costs of housing, groceries and health care — with a small community of friends?
The estimated savings needed to retire at 65 varies by nearly $1.5 million from state to state, driven largely by differences in housing costs.
Imagine it's 2004 and I explain to you what a mortgage-backed security (MBS) is. I show you how they work and how banks are using them to sell groups of mortgages to investors. Even with this knowledg...
People knock real estate for being slow and tedious. I get it. It’s not nearly as exciting as chasing big tech or the latest AI winner. But slow and steady might be exactly what the doctor order...
Here are 10 methods to help your child with their housing costs, along with the pros and cons of each and a ranking of all the options. The post How to Help Your Child Buy a Home appeared first on The...
What if downsizing your home could actuallyupgradeyour lifestyle in retirement? In this episode, Tyson Thacker sits down with real estate professionals Jodi Rosko and Heather Fisher, co-hosts ofThe Do...
As a buyer and seller of real estate since 2003, I’ve learned that getting a home inspection before each purchase is one of the most important steps in protecting yourself. You want a profession...
The entrepreneur, real estate investor and motivational speaker tells us why people should never stop working....
I’m looking for advice or some experience based opinions on my retirement plan. I’m two years out from retirement and at the same time, I would have my mortgage paid off at 60. But instead...
Consider how your housing needs will change, what you'll do with your time, maintaining social connections and keeping mentally and physically fit....
Taxes play a part in their unwillingness to move, but bigger reasons include the absence of affordable, accessible housing and emotional ties to homes and communities....
As investors continue to seek diversification and stability, trust deeds have become an increasingly popular option. These real estate-backed investments ... Read more...
As speculation grows that the Federal Reserve will soon start lowering interest rates, now is a good time to review your financial plans for housing, estate, taxes, investing and retirement to make th...
Interest rate cuts might be coming, which could affect everything from your credit card debt to your mortgage. It's smart to prepare now — here's how....