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Should We Pay to Rebuild?
New Jersey Army National Guard aerial views shows the damage caused by Hurricane Sandy to the New Jersey coast. Photo Credit: Reuters The East Coast has barely begun to assess the cost of recovery after superstorm Sandy last month. It will be... ➡
Hire a Public Insurance Adjuster
In the case of a huge storm like Hurricane Sandy, which affected millions of homeowners and renters, insurance company delays could be even longer than the gas lines last weekend. What can you do? Hire a public insurance adjuster, who will assess... ➡
How Sandy Might Change Personal Finance
Could Hurricane Sandy change the way you think about your money? It might. Traditionally, personal finance has been, well, focused on the personal: do you have enough saved for the curveballs, for an emergency? But we’ve been thinking, here in... ➡
A $50,000 Lesson Pays Off
About three years ago, in my late 30s and still single and living in a big city, I decided to buy a weekend beach house. I didn’t have a husband, kids, so it kind of made me feel normal, to have something of my own. Of course, I also thought it... ➡
Economy uptick! ... Bus monitor fights bullying... and more
Welcome to Wednesday, and everything you need to know, outside of the Republican and Democratic National Infomer—er, Conventions. Homes, sweet homes. It could be the first rosy glimmer of light at the end of this stupid downturn: housing prices... ➡
3 Keys to Applying for a Mortgage
From Our Partner Thinking about buying a home? You could finally have that walk-in closet—or downsize to fit your new lifestyle. Or maybe you want to lower your mortgage payment and stash the savings. Whatever plans you have for your nest,... ➡
How to Decide Whether to Buy a Home
The economy may be gathering steam, but real estate prices are still falling in many markets. In some rust belt cities, you can buy a house—a house!—for $5,000. “It sounds like a screaming deal,” says Josh Dorkin, CEO of BiggerPockets.com, an... ➡
Hot Buys on Second Homes
Thinking about buying a second home? The time is right. Sales of investment homessurged "an extraordinary 64.5 percent" in 2011, according to the National Association of Realtors. If you’re wondering which markets offer the best deals, head for... ➡
