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What my paid-off home really costs me in retirement
Owning a paid-off home in retirement isn’t “free.” I walk through my actual annual costs for property taxes, insurance, maintenance, and future big repairs, and…
When your property taxes explode and your home stops feeling affordable
Across the country, homeowners are opening their tax bills and realizing they can’t actually afford the homes they thought they bought. Let’s walk through why p…
Why housing prices don’t always go up (and what 2008 should have taught us)
We’re often told that housing is the safest bet and that home prices always go up. The 2008 crisis proved how dangerous that belief can be—and how the system is…
Should you pay off a low-interest mortgage early?
For years, the standard advice has been to keep cheap mortgage debt and invest the difference. But there’s a side of the equation spreadsheets miss: your stress…
What 7% mortgage rates and ARMs could mean for Florida homebuyers and sellers
Mortgage rates are back above 7%, adjustable-rate mortgages are surging, and Florida is one of the states with more homeowners at risk of being underwater. Here…
What rising bond rates could mean for your home equity
Long-term government bond rates have jumped, and that shift is quietly reshaping mortgages, home equity, and even your property tax bill. Here’s what’s going on…
What the Japanese yen drama could mean for your mortgage and pension
There’s a lot of noise about the Japanese yen and US government debt – but it does filter down to everyday money decisions in the UK. Here’s how it can affect m…
Should you move into an RV to save money?
More people are ditching traditional rent and mortgages for RVs, campers, and even converted box trucks. Here’s what’s really driving the trend, how the money w…