Retirees Money Mistakes: Six Pitfalls to Avoid Now
Retirement expert Julia Valentine outlines six common errors: taking advice from friends over professionals, underestimating inflation, spending too quickly in early retirement, lacking a formal plan including estate and budget, misallocating assets over time, and neglecting financial scams. The piece cites unclaimed property totals, unclaimed 401(k) assets, and scam victim rates to stress risks retirees face.
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Ten Things to Consider Before Making an Offer on a Home
A guide by the Community Resource Credit Union outlines ten factors for home buyers. It stresses visiting at different hours, examining surroundings, talking to neighbors, researching beyond visuals, arranging a home inspection with contingencies, reviewing maintenance records, and estimating utilities and taxes before making an offer. It also advises considering upkeep costs for amenities and consulting mortgage lending professionals.
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