Month: November 2021

Millions of employees are sifting through their workplace benefits before their employer’s open enrollment deadline. One of the biggest questions they will settle is whether to join their partner’s benefits plan or keep benefits separate. With rising inflation and pandemic-related health costs, couples should take a strategic approach to open enrollment this year to make sure their benefits square with their money goals, say financial planners. Some may find it pays to keep their benefits relatively separate from their partner’s, while others could save significantly by analyzing costs.

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The idea of making money on the side from owning a rental property can be very appealing, especially if you view the venture as a possible way to quit your day job eventually or subsidize your income when you retire. But becoming a landlord is not for the faint of heart. Nor is it guaranteed to be profitable right away. A lot goes into making it so over time. To see if you're cut out for the challenge, here are four questions to ask yourself before getting into the business (and it is a business) of being a landlord.

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