Want to live better in retirement? It’s not that hard, but it may surprise you.
Ready for today’s retirement financing pop quiz? Which of the following has the biggest impact on your ability to sustain ...
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Warning for first-time homebuyers: Avoid this costly, 11th-hour mistake when buying a house
First-time home buyers may be overwhelmed with the process of buying a home, but research shows that many are making ...
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Avoiding the 30-year mortgage loan trap can save you hundreds of thousands of dollars
In this difficult housing market — with high mortgage loan rates and a dearth of home sellers because so many ...
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‘I’m 61, just got laid off, and have $550,000 in savings and no mortgage: Can I retire yet?’
“ just turned 61 and of course got laid off…so I’m thinking it’s time to hang up my hat in the job ...
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My wife owns her mother’s home. Can she avoid capital gains tax if she sells?
Dear MarketWatch, Before I married my wife, she took out a mortgage on a home in El Paso, Texas so ...
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My girlfriend admitted to having ‘some’ student debt, but I just found out she owes $83,000. Should we still plan to buy a house together?
Dear Quentin, My girlfriend and I have been dating for approaching two years now and are starting to think about ...
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I’m 64, make $1,500 a month driving Uber and get almost $5,000 a month in pensions and Social Security — should I pay off my mortgage before I retire?
Hi, I’m 64 and getting ready to retire in one year. I owe approximately $165,000 on my house with no ...
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Is the U.S. housing market headed for a crash? A mortgage veteran weighs in.
The U.S. housing market has been flashing signs of revving back up this year after its stratospheric climb during the ...
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I’m 66 and have $47,000 left in my 30-year mortgage. I’ll be 90 when it’s paid off. Should I refinance to a 15-year fixed?
Dear MarketWatch, I’m 66 and have a mortgage with $47,000 left on it. My interest rate is 3%, and it’s ...
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