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Water damage isn't always covered by your home insurance policy. Surprised? Most people are.

Many readers were surprised when I answered a recent Ask the Spud question by suggesting you’re usually better off...

Give your spouse any assets you want; the tax man is still coming.

I’ve just inherited a six-figure sum and am interested in investing using the Couch Potato approach. What is your...

Four questions to ask yourself before choosing between a variable and fixed rate mortgage.

Most discussions about socially responsible investing (SRI) seem to revolve around stocks. If you’re an index investor with an...

Here’s a preliminary guide on what drives up the value of a timeshare, examples of good deals, the basics...

To get real value out of a timeshare purchase you’ll need to start with what not to buy, before...

Timeshares have a terrible reputation. Too bad, as this vacation option can really add value if purchased wisely. In...