Homeownership
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6 tips to save on home heating
Take the chill out of winter with these money-smart tips to save energy in your home.
5 min read Apr 06, 2022 -
How the new tax law affects your 2010 taxes
Many of the provisions that expired in December 2009 are now in effect for the 2010 tax year.
3 min read Dec 08, 2020 -
Capital gains on sale of money pit
The insurance settlement for a sinkhole and subsequent sale are treated as the sale of your home.
1 min read Sep 03, 2021 -
Capital gain exclusion applies to foreign home
U.S. citizens living abroad pay tax on income and gains, though foreign home gain may be excluded.
2 min read Sep 03, 2021 -
6 tips to make a case for property tax cut
Your property taxes might be high, but there are ways to reduce them.
4 min read Apr 06, 2022 -
401(k) withdrawal rules can be tricky
You lose the separation-from-service exception to avoid a tax penalty if you roll over funds to an IRA.
2 min read Mar 11, 2022 -
7 steps to becoming a one-income family
Whether it’s forced or chosen, living on one family income will mean making difficult choices.
4 min read Apr 06, 2022 -
6 ways to save money on home maintenance
Be kind to your house: DIY home maintenance can help preserve it and save on costly repairs later.
4 min read Apr 06, 2022 -
How to lower business income and taxes
It’s more profitable for business owners to hire a CPA who can provide alternative tax strategies.
1 min read Aug 04, 2021 -
6 extreme ways to go frugal and save
How far would you go to save a buck? Find out how you could save $10,000 — or more — each year.
5 min read Mar 11, 2022