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A pipe drips slowly, illustrating the need for home insurance that covers water damage

Insurance

“I discovered water damage in my home. Will insurance cover me?”

Not all water-related claims are handled the same way. These are the variables that come into play when home...

“I discovered water damage in my home. Will insurance cover me?”
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How to save on capital gains tax when selling a rental property

A reader wonders if he should buy his parents’ rental property or wait to inherit it, based on the...

How to save on capital gains tax when selling a rental property

Real Estate

10 must-use housing and mortgage calculators

These tools will help you decide on big housing dilemmas, including buy or rent, refinance or renew, fixed or...

10 must-use housing and mortgage calculators

Real Estate

Should you pay off your mortgage early?

There are some serious advantages to paying off your largest debt early. But to make the best choice, first...

Should you pay off your mortgage early?
why home insurance rates are rising

Home Insurance

Why your home insurance rates are rising

Has your home insurance premium gone up? We get to the bottom of why rates are on the rise...

Why your home insurance rates are rising

Columns

Top 10 mistakes first-time home buyers make

Are you house hunting with kids in tow? Do you fall in love with staging furniture? Here's what to...

Top 10 mistakes first-time home buyers make
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Home Insurance

How to tell if your home insurance settlement is fair

How much does home insurance pay out? Here’s how to assess if your settlement is fair, plus tips on...

How to tell if your home insurance settlement is fair
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Real Estate

What happens to real estate during a divorce?

Divorce is a time of emotional and financial turmoil, which is hard enough—but then you also have to tackle...

What happens to real estate during a divorce?
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Real Estate

7 steps to take when dividing property during divorce 

More than a decree, divorce is a process—and this quick reference will help guide you through the financial aspects...

7 steps to take when dividing property during divorce