Passing an Inheritance to Your Children Whether or not you plan on passing an inheritance to your children impacts the amount you save, the retirement plans you choose, and how you take qualified retirement plan distributions. However, beyond your desire to leave some wealth to your children (or not), there are some essential personal financial […]

Downsizing Questions, Answered After watching friends and family fall in love with their downsized homes, you’re thinking of making the move to a smaller abode yourself. But you’re worried: How do you know if downsizing is right for you, and should you really sell the old home you love so much? If you’re curious about

Do you have a vacation home you no longer use? Maybe it costs too much to maintain multiple properties or you’re just tired of vacationing in the same place year after year. No matter why you aren’t using your vacation home, you have a tough decision to make: sell your vacation property or rent it

If you’ve been thinking about buying a home for a while, you may have marked your calendar back in the winter to start your house hunt right about now. After all, spring typically kicks off the busiest home-buying period of the year. But what a difference a few months make! Now, the coronavirus pandemic probably

Warming temperatures are an invitation to entertain in the ambiance provided by outdoor living space. Whether you’re celebrating a birthday, a graduation, or simply want to enjoy some quality time with family and friends – your home’s deck or patio can be the perfect location to host nearly any festivity or outdoor event! As long

Gardening Tips for August There will be scorching days in August August can be the hottest month in the summer in the Midwest. Extended heat waves can threaten your plants if they aren’t regularly watered. Some tips for watering: · Consider getting a bulb for some outdoor plants so they’ll have a little extra water

Laura Mueller for moving.com, 5/18/2020 Have you ever wondered how to start a home inventory? The longer that you live in a home, the more that you tend to accumulate things without realizing what you already have. A home inventory, which can take a few hours up to a full day depending on how thorough

Creating a home art museum is a unique way to showcase your most treasured art and memories. Whether you’re a parent who wants to display your kid’s latest masterpiece, or a collector looking to exhibit your passions, curating your very own art museum inside your home is easy to accomplish. Here, we’re sharing a few

Have you ever wondered about how you can build wealth beyond homeownership? The lifestyle and career benefits of renting are clear—mobility, career flexibility, fewer headaches over home fixes. But what about the financial benefits? As a renter, you certainly save on upfront costs (no down payment) and unexpected costs (no leaky roof repair bills), but

Are you thinking about downsizing your home? You may be at the stage in life where your kids are out of the house—or perhaps you’re just looking for a change—and want to downsize your home. There’s no question that downsizing can have many financial advantages. A smaller house can mean less upkeep, lower monthly expenses—