by Susanne Dwyer | Jul 15, 2019 | Advice, Home Spun Wisdom, How-To, Latest News, Lifestyle |
(TNS)—Are you facing imminent retirement with nothing but Social Security and pocket change for your so-called “golden years”? It may not be too late for you to catch-up on your savings. If everyone saved a decent chunk of their income throughout their...
by Susanne Dwyer | Jun 26, 2019 | Advice, Home Spun Wisdom, How-To, Latest News, Lifestyle |
(TNS)—Americans’ debt load has risen nearly 23 percent since 2013—despite record stock gains and low unemployment—and that can’t bode well for their future. Household debt totaled almost $13.7 trillion in the first quarter, with credit cards, auto loans...
by Susanne Dwyer | Jun 5, 2019 | Advice, Home Spun Wisdom, How-To, Latest News |
During this part of landscaping season, property owners should resist the urge to prune everything in sight, because improper or unnecessary pruning can damage plants, shrubs and trees, and end up producing the opposite results than you might be seeking. Experts at...
by Susanne Dwyer | Jun 3, 2019 | Advice, Home Spun Wisdom, How-To, Latest News |
(TNS)—The cost of cooling a home in the middle of summer is enough to make you sweat if money is tight. Electricity demand can get so high that it triggers power outages, according to Edison International, one of the nation’s largest utilities distributors. Talk...
by Susanne Dwyer | May 30, 2019 | Advice, Home Improvement, Home Spun Wisdom, How-To, Latest News |
(TNS)—Q: I loaned a family member some money to renovate his house. He has not repaid me yet but says he will pay me back over the next few years. We signed a simple letter about the loan. Can I put a lien on his house to be protected? A: In my law practice, a sizable...
by Susanne Dwyer | May 8, 2019 | Advice, Buying/Selling, For Your Clients, Home Spun Wisdom, How-To, Latest News |
(TNS)—The journey to improving your credit score is a marathon, not a sprint. An excellent score can help you qualify for low-interest loans and premium rewards credit cards, but the process takes time. You can get started by checking your credit score to see where...