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#436 Do You Get U.S. Tax Deductions On Real Estate Abroad?

Author: Michael Williams

More and more people are looking overseas for vacation homes, rental income properties and places to settle down during retirement – whether that's five or 30 years away. The tax benefits of owning property abroad are similar to those of owning at home, with a few exceptions.The benefits... see more

#434 Best Places to Retire: Is Quality of Life Better in a Red State or a Blue State?

Author: Christopher Jackson

For many people facing retirement, the question of how to spend one's golden years is easy to answer. They want to travel the country in an R.V. and fly to far-flung countries abroad. They want quality time spent with children, grandchildren and friends.Whether your retirement bucket list ... see more

#430 Using Life Insurance To Make Charitable Donations

Author: Michael Smith

Millions of Americans make donations of cash and property to the charities of their choice each year. However, while these donations can provide valuable tax deductions, many donors are left wishing that they could do more for the charities that they love and support. Some donors would therefore ... see more

#428 The Pros and Cons Of A 30-Year Mortgage

Author: Jacob Jackson

The 30-year mortgage is the most popular home mortgage in America, according to the Mortgage Bankers Association. In February 2015, more than two-thirds of all mortgage applications, and 86% of all purchase applications, were for a 30-year mortgage. But many of those people are no doubt paying mo... see more

#421 The 4 Worst Reasons For A Cash Advance

Author: Christopher Davis

A cash advance is a loan from your credit card. It usually comes at a higher APR than regular purchases and is often limited to a percentage of your overall credit limit (terms vary by card and customer). Interest accrues from the date of the transaction (there is no grace period). Cash advances ... see more

#420 How the Cost of Living Affects Your Income

Author: Jacob Harris

Cost of living refers to the amount of money required to maintain a standard of living, accounting for basics like housing, food, taxes and healthcare. Increases (or decreases) in the price of these necessities affect the cost of maintaining your lifestyle, and this in turn shapes how well your i... see more

#419 How Quicken Loans Mortgages Work

Author: Ethan Harris

For some consumers, meeting with a mortgage lender face-to-face provides peace of mind. But the popularity of online mortgage companies shows that plenty of folks are perfectly comfortable applying for a loan long distance.The largest of the Internet-based firms is Quicken Loans. These day... see more

#415 Best Ways to Save For Retirement Without an IRA or 401(k)

Author: Christopher Taylor

Saving for retirement is often one of the largest financial objectives individuals face. While there are various schools of thought on the total amount necessary to live comfortably during retirement, the majority of advisers, planners and analysts agree that being proactive in setting money asid... see more

#413 How Bad Is My Credit Score?

Author: Jacob Davis

If you have really bad credit or really good credit, you probably already know it. But there's that vast middle area where your score is too low to get the best offers. If you want to get a new credit card, take out a loan at the car dealership, get a mortgage to buy a house or borrow money for s... see more

#408 10 Providers With 401(k) Plans for Small Employers

Author: Michael Smith

Historically, small employers have steered clear of 401(k) plans for their employees due to cost and complexity. Providers that specialize in 401(k) plans for small businesses help make the task easier. If you are a small business owner considering initiating a 401(k) plan for you and your employ... see more

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