AJ Smith

Choosing a house to buy is an important decision, but once you've found 'the one' it's important to avoid paying too much for it.

Trying to sell your home when many of your neighbors are doing the same thing can be tough. But these home selling tips may make the job easier.

The homebuying process can feel so overwhelming that it's easy to forget a few crucial factors that will have a big effect on your lifestyle later.

While you’re at work, it can be comforting to dream about the possibility of retirement. But maybe you don’t have to wait as long to retire as you think.

Moving to a new location can take a lot of time, money and effort -- so it pays to see whether you have deductible moving expenses that could trim your tax bill.

Transaction fees, HOA dues and the bill for fixing a leak, are among the homeownership costs that can blindside first-time buyers.

If you have high-interest credit card debt, it might be tempting to try to move the debt to a balance transfer card with a low- or no-interest period.

It's fun to dream about, but it may seem like home updates are out of your budget. But you can make a big impact even with a small budget.

It covers more than you think, and it probably costs less than you think. And there are still more reasons to buy renters insurance.

Writing a will is a first step, but it's easy to overlook some issues that could keep it from doing what you want it to.