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Using the home office tax deduction for your home business sounds like a no-brainer, right? But make sure you understand what is involved and if it's worth it. 

Buying a home can be a stressful and daunting process. These tips will help first time home buyers keep their cool.

Should you sell your house in this market? Maybe there is another way for families that are selling their homes at low values to capitalize on their investment. How about trying to rent out your home?

Should you sell your house in this market? Maybe there is another way for families that are selling their homes at low values to capitalize on their investment. How about trying to rent out your home?

"Although we are currently in a buyers market (or as some may want argue, a do not buy-do not sell market), some people are still selling their homes.  Before you start asking around for realtors (or if you were super keen, doing it yourself), you should consider the costs involved in selling your home."

You want to buy a home. Awesome. But make sure you know everything you can about the neighborhood you plan to look at and the houses there. See 8 places to research.

There are new rules for taking the home office tax deduction that make it easier for some to claim it. See what they are.

Before the winter cold hits you want to make sure you have done what you can to prepare your home for winter to both conserve energy and save money. See 11 ways you can do this.

For many people, a home equity line of credit is an easy way to fall into a debt trap.  Be cautious.  Don't use a HELOC to continue increasing your debt load or to support a gap between your income and expenses.

The financial decision to be a stay-at-home parent is a difficult one. Here's what to consider if you're faced with that dilemma.

When you buy a home there's a big block of money you have to pay - real estate closing costs. See what these mysterious costs are made up of.

When you buy a home there's a big block of money you have to pay - real estate closing costs. See what these mysterious costs are made up of.

Parents sometimes give or loan money to children to help with education, buying a home, or starting a business.

Parents sometimes give or loan money to children to help with education, buying a home, or starting a business.

We have been discussing our workout options, either buy some exercise equipment or join a health club. Which option is more budget friendly?

"There's a lot of chatter out there about how important it is to own your own home. No matter who you are, where you are, or where you're going, the time to own is now. Maybe. Maybe not. If you're twenty-something, there are other priorities. One of them is career mobility."

There are some compelling reasons why even a part-time entrepreneur whose business is run from his garden shed when he gets home from his day job should have a business credit card.

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From homes, toys and technology to food and water, we are part of a throw-away society that consumes in excess without much thought for long-term consequences.

Most people are pretty familiar with the infamous "Freshman 15". The universal idea is that when you move away from home and/or are off of a set schedule for the first time in your life, you might make some decisions that aren't in your best long-term interests. However, while the solution to putting on some weight is pretty straightforward, other long-term problems created in your freshmen year can be much more complex and difficult to solve.

Finding accommodations can be tough if you leave it to the last minute. Here are some tips to improve your chances to find a good place to call home.

If you can pay off your mortgage faster you save money better used elsewhere to build wealth. Here are four ways you could pay off your mortgage faster and save money.