by Susanne Dwyer | Feb 9, 2020 | Consumer, Latest News, News |
As Christmas Day neared its end in 2019, Californians in parts of Santa Barbara and Orange County received an unexpected tornado warning due to a risk caused by heavy rain, snow and winds, resulting in a winter storm. Are you prepared for a possible tornado or other...
by Susanne Dwyer | Feb 6, 2020 | Consumer, Home Spun Wisdom, Latest News, News |
(TNS)—Most of us find it nerve-racking enough that we’re forced to focus on gathering our piles of paperwork to fill out our tax returns. Now adding to our stress, we must watch out for tax season scam artists, too. The crooks are everywhere from the gym parking...
by Susanne Dwyer | Jan 27, 2020 | Consumer, Home Spun Wisdom, Latest News, News |
(TNS)—The rules of the retirement game just saw a sizable overhaul in Congress, giving a nod to the reality that many Americans can’t afford to quit working. The changes aren’t massive enough to put to rest concerns about an upcoming retirement crisis...
by Susanne Dwyer | Jan 9, 2020 | Advice, Consumer, For Your Clients, Home Spun Wisdom, Latest News, News |
(TNS)—The market for housing communities intended for those ages 55 and older recently got a big makeover, marked by a much wider selection of amenities, homes and target buyers than in the past. Developments featuring hiking and biking trails, big-name entertainment,...
by Susanne Dwyer | Jan 2, 2020 | Consumer, Latest News, News |
Who Keeps The Earnest Money Deposit in a Home Purchase? When buying a home, many folks have no idea what role earnest money plays in a real estate transaction. The earnest money payment forms part of almost all real estate contracts and agreements. It is a payment...
by Susanne Dwyer | Dec 11, 2019 | Consumer, Home Spun Wisdom, Latest News, News |
(TNS)—As shoppers whip out the plastic for online deals, the holiday angst only heightens when it comes to threats to your credit card accounts and other personal information. Even consumers who shop online through a major retailer, like Macy’s, can fall victim...