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5 Unexpected Costs of Aging in Place — Even With No Mortgage
3+ hour, 27+ min ago (592+ words) Your guide to planning and enjoying a financially secure and richly rewarding retirement, sent three times a week. Think paying off your mortgage means a cheap retirement? From home modifications to maintenance, these sneaky aging-in-place costs can derail your retirement....
Living in an Older Home? These Smart Upgrades Are Game-Changers
1+ mon, 1+ week ago (1102+ words) Transform your older home with these high-impact smart upgrades. From reinforced exterior doors to energy-saving thermostats, here is how to improve safety and value. When you live in an older home, it's very much like stepping into a time capsule....
Homes Are Taking Longer to Sell — These Upgrades Can Help
3+ mon, 4+ week ago (1091+ words) Simple, affordable home upgrades that can boost value, attract buyers and help your home sell faster in today’s market. The red-hot real estate market of the past few years has cooled somewhat, and buyers now have more options. That shift…...
9 Upgrades That Transform Your Family Home Into a Retirement Oasis
4+ mon, 1+ week ago (1453+ words) Here's a look at the smart, luxury modifications that prioritize your recovery, relaxation and effortless entertaining. Question: We want to feel like we're living in a resort, rather than just "aging in place." What are the best remodeling projects to…...
When a Home Upgrade Becomes a Lifestyle Creep Trap
4+ mon, 2+ week ago (714+ words) Do you know how much that new backyard will actually end up costing you each month? Still, that doesn't mean you shouldn't splurge on the hot tub or that you need to halt construction on your new wing. The benefits…...
I Bought a House With Solar Panels. What Do I Do With Them Now?
4+ mon, 2+ week ago (1189+ words) The $20 utility bills are definitely a "pro." My husband and I took the plunge last year and bought a house. After more than a dozen years of apartment living in New York City, I was excited by the prospect of…...
A Hidden Cost Driving Higher Electric Bills and Shorter Appliance Lifespans
4+ mon, 2+ week ago (608+ words) Learn how this factor could raise your energy bill by over a $1,000 annually. If you notice you home's energy bills have crept up you're not alone. Electric bills have risen significantly in recent years, with some estimates showing increases of…...
We just retired with $6.1 million. My wife wants to make large charitable donations, but I want to travel and buy a lake house.
5+ mon, 3+ week ago (1336+ words) We worked hard for this nest egg, and I see the lake house as an investment in our happiness. We asked financial planners for advice. Profit and prosper with the best of Kiplinger's advice on investing, taxes, retirement, personal finance…...
Planning a Major Home Renovation? 3 Smart Ways to Finance It
9+ mon, 3+ week ago (1182+ words) From HELOCs to personal loans, here’s how to pay for a major home renovation without draining your savings. Renovating your home can make your home safer and more enjoyable, and it may even boost your home’s value if you decide…...
Design Your Second Home to Pay for Itself
10+ mon, 2+ week ago (1005+ words) Smart interior design can transform your vacation home into an income-generating rental without sacrificing comfort or style. Owning a second home can be a smart way to create a ready-made getaway for vacations — and it can also generate extra income…...