Ask the Expert: How much paperwork is needed for a mortgage application?
Lenders are trying to reduce the amount of required paperwork for mortgages, but the list is still long. It is wise to gather the documents before you…
Month: June 2016
Towel warmers find a place in American baths
Novice American travelers are often mystified by the heated towel racks in European hotel rooms. But it will probably become a more familiar sight in the…
Spring: The big season for home sellers June: For buyers, the hunt is heating up
June is the month buyers begin looking for their dream homes in earnest. And real estate agents say the game is on. This June buyers are expected to…
Popularity of adult coloring books is still rising
Sales in the coloring category are soaring, alongside the number of titles offered, from one million units sold in 2014 to 12 million last year. About 300…
HOPE: what it is, why we need it, and how to get more of it
Hope is a basic element of our physical and mental well-being. Those who have it have healthy habits, like getting enough sleep and exercise. They also…
Update your handwriting skills with a fountain pen
Don’t forget how to write Update your handwriting skills with a fountain pen The generation of children in gradeschool today may not learn cursive…
Can voice assistants help you in an emergency?
The results of a study by UC San Francisco and Stanford University were recently published in JAMA Internal Medicine. It analyzed the digital voice…
Amazon’s new Kindle
Amazon continues to invest in its dedicated Kindle readers even eight years after CEO Jeff Bezos introduced them. The latest product is the new Kindle…
What to say, and not to say, after a car wreck
Alex Glenn at NerdWallet, a personal finance site, says you should never say these things to your insurer after being involved in a car crash: “I’m fine.”…
How to get through airport security
1- Stand in the general security check line. 2-Remove your shoes and put them in a container. 3-Remove your bag of liquids from your carryon and put them…