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#424 Buying A House Sight Unseen: Good Deal Or Bad Mistake?

Buying a house usually goes something like this: figure out what you can afford, find a lender, hire a real estate agent, make a list of your must-haves, view properties, view more properties, make an offer, secure your mortgage, close on your new home. Although time consuming and at times frustr... see more

#370 10 U.S. Cities You Don't Need A Car To Visit

Ask almost anyone returning from a tour of the great cities of Europe what they loved most about their trip and you'll hear, We walked everywhere! Often followed by the lament, Why can't our cities be like that?While it's true that the majority of American cities don't have the pedestrian-... see more

#281 The 4 Essential Elements of a Retirement Plan

To ensure you have enough money to live happily after you stop working, be sure to maximize contributions, diversify your savings and keep track of all your assets. Understand how different income s can affect your Social Security benefits, and make a schedule for post-retirement distributions th... see more

#235 Study Abroad: Budget For Italy

When it comes to the popularity of study-abroad destinations for U.S. students, Italy takes second place only to the U.K. – 10% of those who study abroad go to Italy. Why is it so popular? Just take a look at the photos on the tongue-in-cheek Buzzfeed post: 39 Reasons Studying Abroad In Italy ... see more

#86 Is Real Estate Ever A Wise Investment For Retirees?

At one point in my life you might have heard me say something like, I've probably made more money in real estate by accident than I have in the market on purpose. For many years, you could buy good-quality property, as much as you could afford, and you were almost guaranteed to make money. That e... see more

#6 The Most Common Roth IRA Investments