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Home Buyers, What $300,000 Buys in 21 Big Cities Across the U.S.
real estate The national median sales price for existing single-family homes hit $269,000 in the second quarter of this year, according to the National Association of Realtors.
By Andrea Browne Taylor Published
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13 Retirement Tips for Snowbirds
Making Your Money Last Pat and Pete Engel of Glendale, N.Y., are seasoned snowbirds, having spent every winter since 1995 in Florida.
By Patricia Mertz Esswein Published
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New Security Systems Give Peace of Mind for a Dollar a Day
Technology New home security systems are affordable, versatile and easy to install.
By Kaitlin Pitsker Published
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Key Documents You Need to Take With You in an Emergency
real estate As you prepare for Florence or the next big hurricane, make sure you gather financial documents that you'll need if you must evacuate or your home is damaged.
By Kimberly Lankford Published
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How to Prepare for Hurricane Florence
insurance As the Carolinas and Mid-Atlantic states brace for a severe hurricane, residents in its path still have time to protect their homes and finances.
By Kimberly Lankford Published
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Great Tiny Homes for Retirement
Making Your Money Last If you're planning for retirement, downsizing is likely near the top of your to-do list.
By Andrea Browne Taylor Published
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10 Small Home Projects That Pay Off Big
real estate The home-improvement boom shows no signs of slowing.
By Patricia Mertz Esswein Published
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Art ‘Investors’: Are You Collecting Art or Merely Decorating?
Smart Buying There’s a difference between the two. Before you buy or sell a piece of art, consider some guidelines on authentication and what might make one piece of art valuable, and another merely a nice complement to your sofa.
By Timothy Barrett, Trust Counsel Published
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10 Ways Retirement Will Be Different in 2030
Technology Social Security is a critical source of retirement income.
By John Miley Published
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