Some homeowners are getting an unwelcome surprise in their mailboxes: New property assessments from their local tax offices that put a far higher value on their homes than prior to the pandemic. In ...

Your property tax bill is mostly based on your property's location and value. Here's more on what it is & how to pay. Many, or all, of the products featured on this page are from our advertising ...

Buying your first rental property is a major step toward building long-term wealth and generating passive income. Whether you're aiming for monthly cash flow, long-term appreciation, or both, rental ...

Lea Uradu, J.D., is a Maryland state registered tax preparer, state-certified notary public, certified VITA tax preparer, IRS annual filing season program participant, and tax writer. Thinking about ...

Getting a mortgage for a rental property involves assessing the financial situation, researching loan options, preparing necessary documents, and understanding the underwriting process. If you're ...

Transferring property to a family member can be a meaningful gesture, whether it’s a gift, part of an estate plan, or a strategic financial choice. However, understanding the tax implications is key ...

Nicole Fallon-Peek is a freelance journalist who has covered small business, careers and finance for 15 years. She is a small business owner and former managing editor of Business News Daily. Her work ...

Freelance writer Nancy Mann Jackson has been writing about personal finance, investing and business ownership since 2008. Her work appears in publications including Marketwatch, CNBC, Entrepreneur and ...

Capital at risk. The value of your investments can go up and down, and you may get back less than you invest. Investing in property doesn’t necessarily mean buying bricks and mortar directly. Here’s a ...

The California State Controller’s Office manages around $14 billion in unclaimed property, and some of the money could belong to you. Across the nation, one in seven people has unclaimed property, ...

Once a year, you should document the condition and value of your possessions to ensure you get full coverage if needed. So it’s kind of amazing that only 47% of homeowners have prepared a personal ...