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While the exact age of Maine’s scenic John Bray House may be in question (it dates anywhere from 1662 to the 1740s, depending on who you ask) two facts about the home are well-established. It’s a wonderful old home, and its current owner is yacht rock legend Daryl Hall, who bought and restored the rambling historic spread in 2007.

You are planning a get-a-way vacation for your family of five and not quite sure where to stay. You have read feedback reviews from previous travelers, priced out your accommodation options, and just cannot find the perfect place for your family to spend vacation. You have considered Vancouver or maybe, Richmond. You want a kitchen for your week’s stay, which …

We’re at the beginning of a housing recovery. Everyone is sprinting out of the gates to get into the real estate market. Mortgage loan rates are low. Credit is becoming easier to get. The economy, despite dips here and there, continues on a gradual, upward incline. People are feeling more secure in their jobs. Home sales are up in some …

When deciding on the best place to retire, stretching your retirement savings is a major factor. Kathleen Peddicord, author and publisher of Live and Invest Overseas, has created an overseas retirement index that identified 21 of the world’s best places to enjoy retirement based on 12 categories that include, in addition to cost of living, climate, English spoken, entertainment, environmental …

After a stellar year for stocks in the U.S. and other developed markets, what can investors expect in 2014? If the Federal Reserve’s semi-surprise move to taper its support for the U.S. economy is any indication, you can expect more of the unexpected. “2014 is going to feel a lot like 2004 and 1994 when the [U.S.] economy surprised to …

About 32 million Americans say they have not even started their Christmas shopping.  For them and the millions of others who still have items left on their shopping list, Best Buy’s in-store selection of the hottest products, low price guarantee and extended shopping hours is just what Santa ordered.

There are plenty of high-income opportunities available around the world that people can use to increase their wealth. Pursuing these high-paying careers can definitely ensure a better future for you and your family. Of course, when it comes to high paying jobs, you might immediately think of employment in the glitz and glamour of show business and sports. However, the …

Bucks OJ Mayo just signed with the team as a free agent last summer. You know what that means, a new home purchase. Mayo reportedly copped this $1.8 million 9,000 sq. foot home in the River Hills suburb of Milwaukee. The five bedroom-five bathroom home also boasts two fireplaces, a first floor kitchen that includes a breakfast room “that flows …

An insanely beautiful mansion on New York’s Upper East Side has just been listed for $114 million, according to The New York Times.The six-level property has 20,000 square feet of living space, in addition to 2,500 square feet of outdoor space, which includes a roof deck with sweeping views of Central Park and the city. The 69th Street home was …

Between mortgage and car payments, family vacations, summer camp and future college expenses, it’s no surprise that most of us struggle to save for retirement. A recent survey by the Employee Benefit Research Institute found that only 26% of workers are very confident they will have enough money stashed away to pay for basic living expenses in retirement. So unless …

Your quest for the best tech gifts of the year starts right here. From the hottest tablets and our favorite big-screen phone to a booming wireless speaker, these are the gadgets at the very top of our wish lists. You’ll also find a killer smartwatch and a fitness tracker that will help your loved ones get a head start on …