The word “homestead” usually conjures images of sprawling acreage, early mornings milking cows, and endless rows of corn. For ...

Elizabeth has worked since 2010 as a writer and consultant covering gardening, permaculture, and sustainable living. She has also written a number of books and e-books on gardens and gardening. Many ...

Tucked away in the mountains of Washington state, on a 5-acre lot, ducks and geese mill about. Goats are milked twice a day. A rooster crows. These animals belong to Elizabeth Kirk, her husband and ...

Homestead exemptions offer exceptions to financial claims on your primary residence. Homeowners filing for bankruptcy may be able to use a homestead exemption to shield the home’s equity from ...

Homesteading is a lifestyle that thrives on passion. Without a genuine love for the work and the rewards it brings, the daily ...

You may have learned about homesteading after seeing people show off their large garden plots or adorable chicken coops as they talk up the benefits of “living off the land” on TikTok or Instagram.

Julia Kagan is a financial/consumer journalist and former senior editor, personal finance, of Investopedia. Samantha (Sam) Silberstein, CFP®, CSLP®, EA, is an experienced financial consultant. She has ...