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Taking some simple precautions can help you avoid these mistakes when renting out property to short-term guests.


A smart offer earns you the gratitude and loyalty of your clients by saving them thousands of dollars upfront and over the life of a mortgage


If you're in the market for a new home, there's a way to save the environment and some cash at the same time: Consider a "green" mortgage, which allows buyers to fold expenses for energy-saving home improvements into their mortgage.


In the end, it's all about money. In the beginning, it's all about planning.


If you've landed a steady job and have a good handle on your day-to-day expenses, you might be considering taking the leap into homeownership. Here's what to ask yourself.


A good umbrella policy offers liability protection on your property and beyond it, whether you're in your backyard or halfway around the world.


So-called "encore careers offer some older workers a chance to keep earning money while pursuing a passion they had had to set aside in their youth."


Whether you're entering retirement with a hefty nest egg or a tight budget, here are some steps to make your later years as comfortable and secure as possible.


Every 15 seconds another house in America is robbed. Here are simple, affordable ways to make your home less accessible to intruders.


As con artists gain access to more and more personal information online, they are becoming more sophisticated in their techniques.


Old comics have a bad habit of disintegrating. If you're collecting for fun and profit, here's how to store your valuables.


If you can only get one fire extinguisher, make sure it's all all-purpose extinguisher. Here's a guide to the most common types.


Should you get a video doorbell or stick to the traditional peephole? We examine the arguments for each.


Whether you're making road trip plans or just firing up the BBQ in your backyard, take advantage of these longer days to do a home safety check.


Which valuables are best protected in a fireproof safe at home and which belong in a safe-deposit box at a bank? Our experts share their safe-keeping secrets.


Standard homeowners insurance policies cover losses from wind, fire and theft, but not from floods. Here's what you should know.


The most common targets for campus thieves are laptops, cell phones, purses and wallets, followed closely by bicycles. Here's how to foil those thefts.


Extension cords are so convenient that that they're easy to misuse, something that can turn a handy piece of household equipment into a major safety threat.


Using power strips and surge protectors safely means understanding the difference between the two.


Swimming is fun, healthy and one of the most popular sports activities in the country, but without proper safety precautions, tragedy can strike at any moment.