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#488 Finding the Right Home-Equity Lender

If you need to raise money – and you have significant equity in your home – a home-equity loan or home equity line of credit (HELOC) may be the most cost-effective way to acquire it. Since it's a secured loan, you are likely to get the most favorable interest rate that your credit score allow... see more

#478 Under the Tuscan Sun: Buying Real Estate in Italy

The allure of Tuscany has been so strong for so long that you might think nothing short of a major earthquake could shake the region's foreign real estate market. But for Italy, the 2008 financial crisis was an earthquake of sorts, and the region is only now showing signs of recovery.Those... see more

#397 Retirement: Which Savings Goals Get More Priority?

Most people understand that retirement is going to cost a lot, and that in order to maintain their current lifestyle once they stop working they are going to need a plenty of cash. But a new annual survey by Capital One Investing shows that while nine in 10 respondents know that they need to save... see more

#380 How the Social Security Reboot May Affect You

You've probably heard the federal government has made changes that may affect the way you can take your Social Security retirement benefits. While there's still potential for some tweaking of the language around these changes, I'd like to share some insight on what we know now and what it may mea... see more

#379 8 Alternatives To A Credit Card Cash Advance

A credit card cash advance is a cash loan from your credit card issuer. Like a credit card purchase, the cash advance will appear as a transaction on your statement and interest will accrue until it is paid off. There is usually no grace period for cash advances; interest accrues from the day of ... see more

#328 What Does It Cost to Retire in Costa Rica?

From cloud forests at nearly 5,000 feet to white sand beaches at sea level, Costa Rica offers some of the most incredible natural environments the world has to offer. It also delivers modern cities full of cultural attractions and entertainment venues, reliable infrastructure and access to high-q... see more

#316 The Best Candidate For an Adjustable Rate Mortgage

Adjustable-rate mortgages (ARMs) offer borrowers a lower interest rate than a conventional fixed mortgage, but that rate doesn't last forever, which means this mortgage product isn't going to work for everyone. After all, adjustable-rate mortgages have been out of favour with many financial plann... see more

#277 Start Building Solid Credit At A Young Age

For consumers who are just hitting college age, or even still in high school, building a solid credit history seems like the least of their concerns. But in today's world, showing that you're responsible with your money matters more than ever.Sure, a good credit score will lead to better r... see more

#261 Maxed Out Your 401k? Here's What to Do Next

For most retirement savers their 401(k) plan is their main retirement savings vehicle. For 2016 the contribution limits are $18,000 and for those who will be 50 or over at any point during the year it is $24,000. Saving those amounts annually will go a long way towards proving a comfortable retir... see more

#254 The Basics of Roth IRA Contribution Rules

If you are working, you may be able to contribute to a Roth IRA. This type of retirement savings account allows you to take tax-free withdrawals of your contributions at any time and tax-free withdrawals of earnings on contributions after a five-year holding period (assuming you are at least 59½... see more

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