The Big Move: ‘It would be nice to spend money and go on vacations’: I’m 58 and have lived in my home for 40 years. Can I afford a house and semi-retirement?
'I still owe money on my house and will not pay it off before retirement unless I move.'.....»»
The Big Move: ‘It would be nice to spend money and go on vacations’: I’m 58 and have lived in my home for 40 years. Should I downsize and rent?
'I still owe money on my house and will not pay it off before retirement unless I move.'.....»»
The Moneyist: My husband and his brother inherited their family home. Our son lived there for 4 years. We paid $60K on taxes and repairs after a fire. Do we still split it 50/50?
‘The house is probably 90 years old, and needed quite a lot of work before they could move in.’.....»»
See inside a woman"s 270-square-foot tiny home complete with 2 bedrooms and a walk-in closet
Dolly Rubiano Dolly Rubiano has lived in a 270-square-foot tiny home for two years. The house sits on wheels, allowing Rubiano to move it wherever she wants. It curr.....»»
Think return on retirement, not return on investment, says David Bach
The co-founder of AE Wealth Management and author of "Smart Couples Finish Rich" tells Reuters' Fred Katayama retirees in their sixties should spend some money and enjoy their Golden Years while they're young enough to travel and move......»»
I"m a Bay Area local earning 6 figures who owns a home and plans to retire at 40 — here"s how I spend my money in a typical week
Courtesy of Thomas Minter Thomas Minter, 33, lived and worked abroad for over three years before relocating to the Bay Area and buying a small, one-bedroom condo. By increasing revenue streams, Thomas is on a mission to reac.....»»
The Moneyist: My boyfriend, who’s 9 years younger, says he won’t move out of my house if I die before him. My adult children are not amused
‘He has done extensive repairs and upgrades to the home over the last 3 years — he performed all the labor himself while I purchased all materials.’.....»»
After 3 years of sacrificing to pay off $80,000 of student loans, we built an emergency fund instead of taking a break. Now, it"s clear that was the right move.
Cecilie_Arcurs/Getty Images My wife and I paid off her $80,000 of student loan debt in a little under three years from when she graduated. Rather than spend the money we previously .....»»
Next Avenue: 5 low-cost businesses for retirees you can launch from home
These low-capital types of startups are a good way to bring in money during retirement years......»»
23 affordable housewarming gifts that won"t cost you more than $50
Housewarming gifts aren't always necessary, but they're a nice gesture. If you want to celebrate a friend's big move but don't want to spend a lot of money, we've got you covere.....»»
The starter home is finally making a comeback
More starter homes are getting built, and that means more millennials may now be able to afford a new house after years of struggling......»»
The starter home is finally making a comeback
More starter homes are getting built, and that means more millennials may now be able to afford a new house after years of struggling......»»
The salary you need to afford a house in the Midwest
The rule of thumb is that you shouldn't spend more than 30% of your income on housing. If you're looking to move somewhere in the Midwest, here is how much you'll need to make......»»
Why buying a fixer-upper was the smartest thing I"ve ever done with my money
After three years, the home was worth more than double what we paid. Now, we rent the house out for a monthly profit......»»
Pete the Planner: Before buying your parents' house, calculate its effect on retirement
Buying your parents' home could be a good financial move. But when you are nearing retirement age, calculate its effect on your overall savings.....»»
The Moneyist: My in-laws want to give us over $100,000, but they’ll tell us how to spend it — should I tell them to keep their money?
‘They already helped us buy our house, one that we otherwise would not have been able to afford.’.....»»
Massive Paradise Valley property with 2-story library on market for $15M
It took Richard Clayton longer to build his home in Paradise Valley than he has lived in it. "I bought the property 12 years ago," he said. "I tore the old house down and the property sat there vacant while I had an architect and engineering firm d.....»»
Flip this house! Zillow plans to buy and sell homes
Zillow is a real estate information site that makes money from ads. But the company now wants a cut of the home buying and selling process. It's a potentially risky move and Wall Street doesn't seem too pleased by the new strategy......»»
15 Ways for Millennials to Buy a House
Not long ago, some poor soul suggested (and probably instantly regretted) the reason millennials can't afford to buy homes is because they spend too much money on avocado toast. While the digital outc.....»»
The average millennial will spend over $200,000 on rent before buying a house — but Gen Z will spend even more
Frazer Harrison/Getty Images for Coachella Generation Z renters will spend more money on rent before they buy a home than any previous generation.....»»
I retired at 52 with $3 million — here"s what I spend on weekly
John, aka ESI Money, was a business executive for 28 years before he retired at age 52 with a $3 million net worth. For Business Insider's "Real Money" series, John shares his weekly spending in early retirement......»»