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December 17, 2017

Expert Insights: Are Home-Selling Costs Deductible?

If you sell your home and realize a taxable gain even after the exclusion, you can reduce your gain with selling costs. Your gain is defined […]
December 23, 2017

Expert Insights: Who Should Be Called to the Project First—the Contractor or the Architect?

Opinions vary about which professional to call first. Some say the architect comes first because “you have to design it before you can build it.” The […]
January 24, 2018

The Fiduciary Rule Explained

Asking a financial expert if they’re working in your best interest when giving you advice on your retirement account seems like a simple enough question. That […]
February 16, 2018

Expert Insights: Why Buy a Condo?

They are an appealing way to enter the housing market if the cost of a single-family home is out of your reach. Condos are especially popular […]
February 18, 2018

Expert Insights: Once I Choose a Contractor, What Items Should Be Covered in the Contract?

According to the National Association of the Remodeling Industry, a well-written contract should contain the following information: The contractor’s name, address, telephone and license number, if […]
February 26, 2018

Expert Insights: If Faced With Foreclosure, What Are My Options?

Talk with your lender immediately. The lender may be able to arrange a repayment plan or the temporary reduction or suspension of your payment, particularly if […]