Over time, all kinds of documents, contracts, invoices and other papers that you need or want to keep accumulate at home. A spring clean will help to prevent all that messy paperwork descending into ...

When something in your home fails, the difference between a quick fix and a costly headache often comes down to paperwork you ...

Spring is a time for cleaning out your home to make room for the new, which means purging old paperwork you no longer need. You may wonder if it's safe to shred your old tax returns, and the answer is ...

When temperatures start to rise, many of us naturally want to open the windows, deep clean, and get rid of clutter. Why not apply that same refreshing ritual to your finances? Just as you'd prune the ...

As you’re getting ready to refresh your home and declutter this spring, consider the season is also a good time to do some personal finance maintenance you might have put off. Over the busy months, ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Terri Williams is a journalist covering housing trends. Updated on March 28 to include comments from Heather Aiello and Amelia ...