The Latest: Mar 16, 2019

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A row of apartments viewed from the street front.

My Husband Was a Live-In Super. It Opened Our Eyes to a Whole New Side of Renting

When my partner, Devin, got hired on as the on-site manager at our 33-unit apartment building in Seattle, he received a quick demo of the clunky, crash-prone software used to track rent payments, a key to the maintenance closet, a pamphlet from the 1960s explaining how to program the building’s callbox, and a pat on the back from ownership.

Kelly Knickerbocker

Mar 16, 2019

Here’s the Real Difference Between an IRA, 401(k), Roth IRA, and a Roth 401(k)

You’re set to start saving for your future. You already put money aside for retirement every month, but you’re probably already wondering how you should invest it. Which type of retirement savings account is best for you? Should you start a 401(k), an IRA, a Roth 401(k), or a Roth IRA? What even are the differences? What about if your first home is your savings priority right now?

Rebecca Renner

Mar 16, 2019

Before and After: A Random Catchall Room Gets a Storage-Packed IKEA Upgrade

When Kristina moved into her new home, the lackluster office was of little use to the owners—besides being a place to toss mail, or hang art that didn’t fit with the rest of the home. Kristina decided that, if she was going to use a room as a dumping ground, it was going to look as fabulous as the rest of her home. Instead of a hodgepodge of furniture and decor, it’s now a highly functional mudroom, ready to organize all Kristina’s incoming and outgoing things.

Emily Shwake

Mar 16, 2019