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In the long term, it’s often smarter to buy a home than rent one. You could capitalize on both, though, through a real estate investment. You can buy a home for the eventual returns and rent it out to cover the mortgage payments. But if you’re overwhelmed by idea of getting a property ready for inhabitants, a turn key property could be a great option. However, despite their obvious appeal and ease, there are some things to be wary about when it comes to buying turn key homes. Read More...
Financial topics aren’t always easy to understand. It can be hard to make a decision when it comes to our own finances. For example, you may not have known the difference between a Roth IRA and a traditional IRA. Or maybe at some point you decided to roll over your traditional IRA assets to a Roth IRA, but later regretted that decision. Luckily, you have the option to undo that transaction through a process called recharacterization. Read More...
With so much talk surrounding Medicare these days, it’s important to know how Medicare applies to you. Medicare benefits isn’t an easy topic to tackle, and it is relevant to you regardless of your age. If you’re 62, you’re probably preparing for retirement and wondering when your benefits will kick in. But even at 20 years old, it helps to know what the Medicare eligibility age is so can better plan for your retirement future. Read More...
With summer fast approaching, it’s time to break out the swimsuits and sunglasses. For many, the arrival of summer also means dusting off their Harley Davidson and taking it out for a spin. If you’re a motorcycle enthusiast, you’ll probably have a bike no matter where you live. But we figured some American cities are better than others when it comes to speeding down the highway. So for the second year in a row, SmartAsset set out to find the best cities for motorcycle owners. Read More...
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Aug 31, 2015 The rising cost of tuition and fees at US colleges has rendered college unaffordable for many families. The average US college student now…
Feb 03, 2017 Most teenagers dream about the day the get their driver’s license and are able to take their first car out for a spin by themselves. For…
Dec 20, 2016 If you’re young and you're looking to purchase a new home to live in, maybe you should consider turning your first home into an investment…
Oct 21, 2015 Across the country, real estate markets are much healthier than they were a few short years ago, when a housing bubble precipitated a much…
Jan 28, 2016 Negotiating a loan with a friend or family member can be a great alternative to high-interest forms of consumer credit. Formalizing that…
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The fight for equal rights for working women remains an uphill battle. That’s one reason why about 3 million people around the world recently participated in women’s marches and thousands took part in demonstrations on International Women’s Day. An analysis from the Center of American Progress estimated that A Day Without a Woman could have cost the U.S. GDP $21 billion if every woman who worked outside the house went on strike. Read More...
Credit card complaints can be difficult to address. Sometimes credit card companies are hard to reach or it’s not clear who you should be complaining to. In the wake of the financial crisis of 2008, the federal government set up the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) to help protect consumers. The CFPB government agency helps consumers address complaints they have with banks, credit unions, credit card companies, payday lenders and other financial companies. Read More...
Home is where the heart is, so the saying goes. For homeowners, their home is also where they probably invested a large chunk of their money. In some places homeownership has proved to be a worthwhile investment, as the home values skyrocket. But in other places, depressed home values and high property taxes may have made owning a home less worth it. Read More...
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Patrice Washington says she is an accidental personal finance blogger. Regardless, it’s a role she seems born to play, and one she’s certainly making the most of! Patrice is now much more than a personal finance blogger, she is a personal finance educator, author and advocate. You can see, hear and read Patrice pretty much everywhere from the Steve Harvey TV and radio show to her own books on personal finance. We caught up with Patrice in New Orleans for this edition of SmartAsset Talks. Read More...
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