and they are sticking it to me this year. According to them, one of my properties increased over 25% in value...I'm fighting this but good grief...I've only owned it for 5 years!!! FL property taxes stink....but the...

Just can't help myself on this one. Article out of Chicago today and front page here in Ft Myers . Fl. You've probably noticed all the fat kids walking around these days. I know why!! Food stamps.
12% of kids in my...

Military men and women - As I get closer to my own retirement I am continuously thinking about how I can make my own transition to a civilian life as easy as possible so I am trying to step up my game to do that. Howe...

Here is my findings of the newly released 2018 Tax Brackets. I know so exciting.The maximum contribution for 401(k) plans is rising to $18,500 in 2018, up from $18,000 in 2017 — this also applies to 403(b), most 457 ...

Has anyone had experience with changing the mortgage rate somehow right before closing?The interest rate is currently going down but I am locked (it seems) at an interest rate that is higher. It seems like there isn't...

FYI to any SFR Investors out there:  On Monday CNN Money released an article listing the top 25 cities with the largest year over year rent hikes for single family homes.  Cape Coral / Fort Myers came in 1st with the ...

Hello Bigger Pockets family!!!  I have been researching ways to fund my 1st deal (still deciding between a flip or a buy and hold) and had been most interested in HELoC.  The value of my home has increased a good bit ...

I have another odd situation on my hands.

I need all responders to start by making one assumption - the story I have been told is true. Yes, I totally realize this may not be the case, but I'm trying to understand ...

Hello! I have been struggling to understand why I can't meet my budget goals each month with a more than reasonable budget of $5000. I live in Phoenix and am married with two little girls, ages 2 and 4 months. We do n...

July 2, 1776 was the day the resolution to become free from Great Britain’s royal crown was passed. Two days later, it was publicly read in Philadelphia’s union square. Thus, July 4th has been designated a national...