Anne Johnson
Author
Anne Johnson was a commercial property and casualty insurance agent for nine years. She was also licensed in health and life insurance. She went on to own an advertising agency, where she worked with businesses. She has been writing about personal finance for 10 years.
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Trump Accounts Designed to Democratize the Stock Market
By investing early and consistently, Trump Accounts could help families build long-term wealth for their children.
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Do You Need a Separate Insurance Policy for Valuables?
Homeowners policies have limits on high-value items, so extra coverage is often needed.
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What Is a Real Estate Pocket Listing, and Should You Consider One?
Selling a home as a pocket listing can protect privacy and avoid price missteps—but often at the cost of competition.
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Is Staging Your House Worth the Cost?
Home staging can make your property more appealing, helping it sell faster and for more money.
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Stigmatized Property May Be Hard to Sell
Some homes carry psychological baggage that can complicate sales, pricing, and legal disclosure requirements.
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Does Homeowner’s Insurance Cover Water Damage?
Not all water damage is covered by homeowner’s insurance, and confusing it with flood damage can be a costly mistake.
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Time’s Up on Some Adjustable-Rate Mortgages
As adjustable-rate mortgages reset, homeowners face higher payments and tough choices.
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Do You Have Percentage-Based Deductibles on Your Home? Prepare Yourself
Understanding percentage deductibles is key to avoiding costly surprises in homeowners insurance.
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Should You Take an Early Retirement Offer From Your Employer?
Early retirement can open new doors—or create new risks—depending on how well you plan ahead.
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Protect Yourself From Homeowner Scams
Scammers prey on struggling homeowners with false promises that can lead to lost equity and foreclosure.
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Trump Accounts Designed to Democratize the Stock Market
By investing early and consistently, Trump Accounts could help families build long-term wealth for their children.
|
Do You Need a Separate Insurance Policy for Valuables?
Homeowners policies have limits on high-value items, so extra coverage is often needed.
|
What Is a Real Estate Pocket Listing, and Should You Consider One?
Selling a home as a pocket listing can protect privacy and avoid price missteps—but often at the cost of competition.
|
Is Staging Your House Worth the Cost?
Home staging can make your property more appealing, helping it sell faster and for more money.
|
Stigmatized Property May Be Hard to Sell
Some homes carry psychological baggage that can complicate sales, pricing, and legal disclosure requirements.
|
Does Homeowner’s Insurance Cover Water Damage?
Not all water damage is covered by homeowner’s insurance, and confusing it with flood damage can be a costly mistake.
|
Time’s Up on Some Adjustable-Rate Mortgages
As adjustable-rate mortgages reset, homeowners face higher payments and tough choices.
|
Do You Have Percentage-Based Deductibles on Your Home? Prepare Yourself
Understanding percentage deductibles is key to avoiding costly surprises in homeowners insurance.
|
Should You Take an Early Retirement Offer From Your Employer?
Early retirement can open new doors—or create new risks—depending on how well you plan ahead.
|
Protect Yourself From Homeowner Scams
Scammers prey on struggling homeowners with false promises that can lead to lost equity and foreclosure.
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