When staying at an Airbnb, VRBO, or hotel accommodation, should you be concerned about whether the host is secretly watching you with hidden cameras? Are you being monitored with video, audio, or both? Possibly. It’s...
When staying at an Airbnb, VRBO, or hotel accommodation, should you be concerned about whether the host is secretly watching you with hidden cameras? Are you being monitored with video, audio, or both? Possibly. It’s...
In an age of electronic payments, check writing may seem like a quaint relic of the past. Yet more than half of Americans still write checks, so the practice is not extinct. Unfortunately, check fraud...
Vacationing regularly in a place you love sounds appealing. But buying a time-share may not be the best way to do that. Before signing a time-share contract, you should explore cheaper alternatives that require less...
Inflation and other forces drive up residential rents throughout the country, placing once-affordable housing out of many renters’ reach. What can you do if your landlord announces a rent increase? What is driving rent increases?...
As an Airbnb host, you provide a great stay for your guests. However, using your home as an Airbnb affects those around you, so don’t overlook being considerate to them. Here are five tips for...
In recent years, short-term home rentals have soared thanks to online services such as Airbnb and VRBO. Renting your property to short-term guests can be easy to earn cash to build home equity. But there...
You may rent out a guest bedroom to short-term tenants through Airbnb or another home-sharing site. If so, it’s essential that you understand the tax rules for using your home to earn short-term rental income....
If you own a house that you use as a vacation rental but also use the property yourself at times, you should know some important federal income tax rules. Here’s our guide. The number of...
Moving is much more than packing boxes, hiring a mover or renting a truck. Here is a checklist of “must-do” tasks to ensure a smooth move. At least one week before the move File a...
Proper estate planning can be a dreaded task but think of it as a gift to your heirs. Two primary legal entities are used in estate planning: wills and trusts. This summary provides a general...
