8 Helpful Small Kitchen Appliances by Kathryn Weber There’s no question that large kitchen appliances get the job done. But when you need something done quickly or efficiently, sometimes it’s the little devices that offer big benefits. Here are eight that can help your kitchen efficiency and make meals faster and easier to get on […]

INSPIRATION FOR TODAY: “The hottest places in hell are reserved for those who, in time of great moral crisis, maintain their neutrality.”  ~ Dante   STAND UP AND BE COUNTED!  Think there’s any “moral crisis”  going on in our country right now? What about in our city? Our schools? Our neighborhood? Where did it come […]

THE GROCERY STORE SCOOP: Debunking Common Myths When you enter a grocery store, you’re suddenly faced with thousands of options. You want to get the staples you need and you want the best nutrition for your family, but it’s easy to get overwhelmed. How do you know what’s your best choice? “Options like brown versus […]

REMODEL NOW, SELL LATER? Q: Dear Jay, My husband and I and our two children live in a home that was built over 30 years ago and have never updated or remodeled. We’re planning on selling our home in three years when both of the kids are in college but, until then, we would like […]

INSPIRATION FOR TODAY: “We know we’re getting old when the only thing we want for our birthday is not to be reminded of it.”  ~ Unattributed THEY SAY IT’S YOUR BIRTHDAY!    As you ponder possible New Year’s resolutions this month, consider this new spin on birthdays. Imagine that today it’s your birthday (and if […]

KIDS AND MONEY: THE GIFT OF A PROMISING FUTURE by Steve Rosen Instead of showering your child or grandchild with stuff and more stuff, give a gift that has more permanent value: a 529 college savings plan. And while shopping for a plan can be complicated and confusing, new research on 529s from Morningstar could […]

WHAT DOES 2019 HOLD IN STORE FOR THE REAL ESTATE MARKET? The 2019 forecast calls for partly cloudy skies, some sun, and a chance for rain, according to an analysis by the Realtor.com economic team. NAR chief economist, Danielle Hale makes her predictions as we end the current year. • While higher prices may become […]