Sun Belt States Popular With Retirees Have Highest Share of Homeowners Paying HOA or Condo Fees
For many Americans, retiring in one of the fair-weather Sun Belt states is a long-held dream—but it can carry a steep price in homeowners association (HOA) or condominium fees that aren't always factored into the budget. Last year, a fourth of all owned U.S. households, totaling 21.6 million, paid e
Expert Tips for College Students To Budget Smarter—and Stretch Their Dollar Further
College students are a couple of months into the fall semester, and since they're officially "adulting" (18 and over is no longer considered a minor), it means they're also taking responsibility for their finances. Student loans, basic living necessities like food, and "going out" expenses can add u
Why You Can’t Raffle Off Your House—and the Legal Loophole Sellers Are Using Instead
When a Phoenix homeowner tried to raffle off his $1.3 million mountainside estate for $10 a ticket this month, it seemed like a creative way to sidestep the traditional market. But Arizona regulators quickly shut it down—declaring the sweepstakes an illegal gambling operation. The homeowner, working
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