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 17, 2019 | Advice, Home Spun Wisdom, How-To, Latest News |
(TNS)—Let me introduce you to a new player in home security. Because of her, would-be thieves think I have a dog and a baby and that I throw a lot of parties and play a lot of table tennis. You may know her. Her name is Alexa—yes, that Alexa—and she’s one of a...
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...