Jeff Somers

You might think a high-rise apartment is nothing but spectacular views, doorman services, and luxury—but there are some downsides you only learn when you live there.

Cashing out your equity and getting the flexibility of a rental sounds great, but it could cost you—and your heirs.

Every plan you’re making for retirement is just a guess until you try it IRL.

How to tell if the person managing your money is doing it right.

Plenty of people do "fake rich" to impress, intimidate, or sell something to you.

Lawns use up a ton of resources, but some grasses are less bad than others.

Just like a house, you can flip a car—but there are a lot of reasons you shouldn’t.

Matched betting is, technically, guaranteed profit. It’s still not worth it.

Longer mortgage terms mean lower monthly payments—but in the long term, you’ll pay way more than you should.

Massive national and online banks may entice you with convenience and a broad range of services—but there are many reasons why banking local is a better idea.

Sometimes you’re better off practicing some robust self-insurance instead of paying through the nose.

You're retiring next year—congrats! Now let's make sure it goes smoothly.

If you're bored or lonely, these side hustles will make your retirement better.

There are plenty of systems for saving money and managing your expenses, and they all work—for somebody.

More and more empty nesters with big houses and unused bedrooms are taking in renters.

Don't just turn down the AC, protect your home from the sun's rays.

Traditional gutters require a lot of cleaning and maintenance, plus they're ugly. You don't need them.

People like to add bathrooms because it looks good on a listing, but if that bathroom is a phone booth-sized space, it might not be that useful.

Your bank can close your accounts, refuse to deposit checks, or do anything else at any time. You need a Plan B.

Your parents are aging and have zero money. You can help, but make sure they don’t take you down with them.