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If you’re planning to downsize and fund your golden years with the equity in your home, you might want to check the calendar. It turns out that when it comes to real estate, timing isn’t just about the market — it’s about your age. A recent study suggests that once a seller hits 70, the price they get for their home starts to drop. And it’s not a small dip. By the time a seller reaches 80, they’…

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Advertising Disclosure: When you buy something by clicking links within this article, we may earn a small commission, but it never affects the products or services we recommend. Mark and Sarah stared at a number that made their stomachs turn: $42,500. They weren’t reckless. But life, a roof repair here, tuition there had turned their balances into a suffocating weight. “We didn’t have an…

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Building a resume in 2026 looks very different from just a few years ago. Hiring teams rely on applicant tracking systems (ATS), job seekers are applying to more roles online, and AI tools now play a role in both sides of the application process. Choosing the right resume builder is more important than ever, but with everything from AI-powered platforms to flexible design tools…