by Susanne Dwyer | Aug 4, 2019 | Consumer, Home Spun Wisdom, Latest News, News |
(TNS)—Stocks have long been the most glamorous of the major asset classes. Many a Hollywood film has centered around making fast money in the stock market, and becoming a Wall Street big shot. But despite their great long-term returns—they’ve averaged about 10...
by Susanne Dwyer | Jul 30, 2019 | Consumer, Home Spun Wisdom, Latest News, News |
So you’re all fired up to make some changes around the house this season? Good! In the following rundown, you’ll hear from a bunch of worthy experts pointing to some of the hottest design and decorating trends that everybody will be gabbing about....
by Suzanne De Vita | Jul 25, 2019 | Consumer, Home Spun Wisdom, Latest News, News |
(TNS)—More Americans are taking out zero-down loans to buy a home, but not at the rate or with the risk that helped bring on the U.S. recession a decade ago. Experts say zero-down programs, through which people can purchase a house without a down payment, have become...
by Suzanne De Vita | Jul 23, 2019 | Consumer, Home Spun Wisdom, Latest News, News |
(TNS)—Catherine McDonnell-Forney has been growing food at her Minneapolis home for the entire decade that she’s lived there. But now she tends a registered Climate Victory Garden. “Climate change is one of the top issues for me,” she said. “It...
by Susanne Dwyer | Jul 21, 2019 | Consumer, Home Spun Wisdom, Latest News, News |
(TNS)—No doubt, it’s tempting to sign up for a “quick fix” to clean up your credit. Who wouldn’t want to instantly find a way to add 100 or more points to a credit score to qualify for a rewards-packed credit card? Or maybe, finally, qualify...
by Susanne Dwyer | Jul 10, 2019 | Consumer, Home Spun Wisdom, Latest News, News |
A lot goes into your home and lifestyle in retirement—especially location. For impending retirees, Nebraska ranks at the top, due to factors like safety and wellness, as well as affordability, according to Bankrate findings released this week. To determine the...