Real estate

Your former home could become an asset, if you fully understand the duties and expenses of landlording.

When you’re in your twenties and early thirties, you have a huge advantage in growing wealth.

From helping a child to shielding assets, trusts can sometimes come in handy.

In some cases renting may mean less cost, fewer chores, and more fun.

Know your partner’s finances; create a cohabitation agreement to mitigate risk.

Younger buyers seek affordable homes in the suburbs.

Some seniors opt for a bigger house during retirement as opposed to downsizing.

Same-sex newlyweds who are in the market for a home must shop carefully.   

First step? Budget. But many other considerations follow...

There are good, and not so good, ways to come up with a down payment to buy a home.

What to consider when selling your first home, from staging to negotiating.

It might be easier to qualify before tapping retirement resources.

Many Americans have such tight finances that a sudden shortfall can result in an unpaid mortgage.