Home & Auto

Calculate how much your property will need to appreciate to cover the costs of owning it.

Lighten your load for a heavier wallet. We'll provide helpful tips to ensure a successful sale.

How can you save the recommended 10% of your income? We'll show you how to get there.

Should you refinance your mortgage to purchase other assets? Learn how to weigh your risk.

These loans can spell disaster for borrowers, but that doesn't mean they should be condemned.

Proceed with caution when considering these short-term, high-interest mortgages.

The 80% rule refers to the fact that most insurance companies will not fully cover the cost of damage to a house due to the occurrence of an insured event (e.g. fire or flood), unless the homeowner has purchased insurance coverage that is equal to at least 80% of the house's total replacement value.

Getting rid of this debt faster has bigger benefits than you might think.

These purchase options let you hedge against a decline in your home's value without having to sell the house.

Learn the 10 steps that lead up to closing the deal on your new home and taking possession.

Some companies offer a "multi-policy" discount to people who buy auto and home insurance together, in which case it may save you a lot of money to get your house and car insurance through the same provider.While a discount can be a great incentive, it's important to make sure you're buying the policies ...

These contracts can be an effective way for homeowners to hedge against declining house prices.

Find out how different types of coverages can protect you and which policy is right for you.

Find out why moving to a less expensive city may not reduce your expenses.

Don't be overwhelmed when filling out these forms. Find out what you need to do here.

If you inherited an IRA from someone who was not your spouse at the time he/she died, the amounts that you receive as a distribution from the IRA will never be subject to any early-distribution penalties. However, amounts you receive will be treated as ordinary income (for you) and may be subject to ...

Generally, you are required to include the gain from the sale of your home in your taxable income. However, if the gain is from your primary home, you may exclude up to $250,000 ($500,000 for married couples filing jointly) gain from income, if you meet certain requirements.

Discover another way to fund your retirement without having to make payments on a loan.

If you converted the funds less than five-years ago, you will not be able to meet the qualified distribution requirements. However, the amount you distribute for use toward the acquisition of a first home will not be subject to the 10% early-distribution penalty.

Carrying this debt can have benefits if done correctly, but is it worth the risk?

As you may already know, you must meet certain requirements, outlined in the 401(k) plan document, to be considered eligible to receive a distribution from the plan. Your employer or plan administrator will provide you with a list of the requirements.Amounts withdrawn from your 401(k) plan and used towards ...

Top tips to help when selling your home in a down real estate market.

These savings vehicles may be better than college saving funds for some families.

IRA owners can make penalty-free distributions to buy a first home for themselves, their spouses, children, grandchildren or other family members. This distribution cannot exceed $10,000 for each spouse's lifetime, and exempts IRA owners from the early-distribution penalty (which applies to distributions ...

Find out how to reduce your costs with these inexpensive tips.