Category Archives: RealSimple

Up to 60 percent of the property in the United States could be overtaxed. Learn how to take on the tax man and you could save hundreds (or even thousands). Step 1: Visit your local assessor. Your tax bill should … Continue reading →

Befuddled by the best plastic practices—not to mention all that fine print? In plain English, here’s everything you need to know. Myth: One Credit Card Is All You Need Fact: Before the recession began in 2007, that may have been … Continue reading →

If you’re in dire straits, a credit-protection program might seem like the answer. Learn what our experts have to say before signing up for this largely unregulated service. Bad things can happen without warning: Your spouse loses a job. You … Continue reading →

Should you refinace your home loan? Get the facts on no-cost refinancing before signing on the dotted line. Mortgage rates are at historic lows. So if you haven’t already refinanced your home loan, it might be a good time to … Continue reading →

When realtor Scott FladHammer arrived fifteen minutes early for his appointment to show a 1909 farmhouse to prospective buyers, he was spooked to discover they were already there — sitting in the very barn in Fort Wayne, Indiana, where one … Continue reading →