The Difference Between a Handyman and Contractor (and When to Use Each)
Owning any kind of property comes with a steep maintenance curve, and that curve gets steeper the longer you wait to tackle it. No one ever hits pause during the…
When to Pay for a Home Warranty (and When You Shouldn’t)
Buying a house is an expensive operation. Not only is the median price of an existing home over $375,000, the median price of a new home is close to $440,000.…
What to Consider Before Selling Your Parents’ House
After inheriting your parents’ home, the prospect of selling that house can seem overwhelming. It’s a whirlwind—mentally, physically, and of course, financially. Although emotional attachments to your parents’ home may…
How to Financially Prepare for Your Parents or In-Laws to Move In
Life can take some unexpected turns. Most of us imagine a specific trajectory to our lives: You grow up, move out, get a job, and live independently from that point…
When an Annuity Is a Good Idea for Retirement (and When It’s Not)
When it comes to planning your retirement, there’s often a lot of confusion. While socking money away to earn tax-deferred interest is a pretty simple concept, the wide variety of…
Six Ways to Help Lower Your Home Insurance Premium
Homeownership is already full of added costs, and home insurance is becoming more expensive for some property owners due to an increase in damage from catastrophic events like wildfires and…
When You Should (and Shouldn’t) File a Home Insurance Claim
Homeowner’s insurance is a recommended (and if you have a mortgage, required) investment in the security of your home. While these policies help mitigate significant financial loss in the event…
Always Ask These Three Questions Before Paying a Medical Bill
Unless you’re remarkably lucky, if you live long enough in the U.S., you’re eventually going to be hit with a medical bill so large it will make your jaw drop.…
Always Get a Second Opinion on a Tech Repair
When your phone’s screen breaks or your laptop stops holding a charge, your first instinct might be to take it to the company that produced it—they made the thing, so…
Centre Unlikely To Withdraw Tax Plan On High-Value Life Insurance: Report
The centre will consider allowing these investments to be adjusted for inflation. (File)New Delhi: The Indian government is unlikely to make changes to its budget proposal of taxing the total…