Investments

How Much Should You Put Down on Your First Rental?

You’ve saved up some money and are ready to buy your first rental property. Now comes the question: How much do you put...

Student Loan Forgiveness For Foster Parents

Foster parents take on work the state would otherwise have to pay for, and a lot of them are doing it while still...

Housing Market’s Paper Illusion and Buy-downs

The buydown transfers mark-to-market risk from builder’s income statements onto the balance sheets of the buyers who took the subsidized deals, and selectively....

How To Correct A 529 Plan Over-Withdrawal

Taking money out of a 529 plan is the easy part. Taking out the right amount is where families get tripped up —...