Posts with tag Kiplinger

By Caitlin Dewey Getting hired in today's tough job market is hard. Landing a position that pays well is even harder. The secret to a successful search for employment that comes with a fat paycheck lies in looking for work in the right places. That's why we crunched the numbers to identify 12 of the best cities for... Continue Reading »

By Jerome Idaszak Housing prices will stop sinking next spring. But recovery will be a gradual process -- too slow to help the economy much next year. Look for prices, which have fallen an average of 31 percent since 2006, to drop an additional 2 percent or so in the early months of 2012 and then recover that lost ground... Continue Reading »

There's something about that "Open House" sign that acts like a magnet. Whether you're looking for a new place to live, keeping tabs on real estate in your neighborhood, or just angling for a sneak peek at someone else's private domain, the lure of an open door is strong indeed. This week, we take a walk down... Continue Reading »

Mortgage rates are at record lows and should stay that way as long as economic reports continue to be disappointing, according to Bankrate.com, which tracks mortgage rates weekly. However, if you've been thinking about refinancing, you should act quickly. If mortgage rates rebound, they could do so fast, according to... Continue Reading »

In a year that's been rife with tornadoes and severe thunderstorms, premiums for homeowners insurance are on the rise. And forecasts are calling for a hurricane season that will be more active than usual. Insurers may try to boost rates by as much as 20 percent in areas where storms hit hardest. Don't look for a break... Continue Reading »

Q: We are about to settle on our first home, and we don't know the first thing about buying homeowners insurance. How do we get started, and what do we need to know? Kimberly Lankford: Congratulations on buying your first home! Start by getting a price quote from the company that handles your auto insurance -- you... Continue Reading »

Have some time on your hands this Memorial Day? Consider tackling a few home improvements. Your goal may simply be to freshen your home's appearance, but you also want your hard work to increase your home's value. Kiplinger offers these eight easy home improvements that will pay you back. Each costs less than $500 and... Continue Reading »