Second Home Buying
Retirement 101: Getting back to basics
Saturday, February 6th, 2010We are becoming more focused on a reasonable and perhaps even frugal lifestyle that will give us a better chance of being able to afford to live another day with the freedom to make our own choices. People are living longer and are doing so under greater economic duress than ever in recent memory.
First-Time Home Buyer Credit to Increase?
Sunday, August 30th, 2009ShareThe First-Time Home Buyer Credit is in process of increasing from $8,000 to $15,000.
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Online Tools to Help Retirement Needs
Sunday, August 2nd, 2009ShareIf you’re looking to retire, there’s no doubt you’ve sat down to crunch the numbers. How can you afford what you’ve spent decades dreaming up as your golden retirement years? Will the day you finally step away from the daily grind be all that you’ve hoped for? Dreaming is one thing, but preparing for that [...]
Ask an expert: Upgrading your home for your retirement years
Saturday, August 1st, 2009Many baby boomers — and some of us on either side of that category — want to keep our homes but feel like we need a new environment that better suits our changing lifestyle. Although the retirement years can be challenging, they can also be the most freeing and productive without the limitations or responsibilities of jobs and children. Making the most of your space and making it safe and convenient can take a little thought but reap real rewards. Here are some of the areas you need to reconsider:
There’s No Simple Formula for Retirement Planning
Wednesday, July 8th, 2009Workers nearing the end of their careers face complex issues in planning for retirement. Two of the biggest decisions are how much to plan to spend in retirement and how to maximize income through retirement programs, including Social Security.
Daniel Island is One of America’s 100 Best Master-Planned Communities
Sunday, June 28th, 2009For the third year, the Where to Retire magazine has chosen the cozy island town as one of “America’s 100 Best Master-Planned Communities.”
10 Tips for Buying a Second Home
Tuesday, March 24th, 2009Share
10 tips for happy second-home ownership
Many families dream of a cabin in the woods or a house at the beach. But the costs and aggravation can be more than you expect. By Liz Pulliam Weston
Financial planner Ross Levin and his wife bought a vacation home to enjoy with their children even before they had any [...]