Ask the Expert: Assessed versus Appraised value
I’m trying to buy a house and the seller just wants too much for it. I checked the county tax rolls and the value of the house is much less than the…
Month: February 2019
Considering a vacation home? It might even pay for itself
A vacation home may be just the ticket if you love to visit sunny climes, the forest, beach, or mountainside. These days, thanks in part to the sharing…
Art value pivots on the age, not death, of artist
All an artist has to do to get rich is die — or so some think. But a study reported in the magazine Artsy, says that belief isn’t precisely correct….
Beat the winter blues with meditation
For many of us, the natural tendency during winter is to seek comfort food and hibernation. Shorter days and less sunlight can also bum us out a little…
How to read more
Aside from losing weight, one of the biggest goals people have is to read more books. But the common challenge? Finding time for it. These days, it’s…
Managing cellular service options while traveling abroad
Both frequent travelers and the occasional vacationer will need to prepare in advance to secure mobile data and phone service abroad. There are many…
Smartphone generation suffers neck problems
Ever hear the phrase, “Keep your head down”? It’s meant as an admonishment to stay out of trouble and to avoid jumping into the fray. But while that may…
Password Managers ease confusion, beef up security
A scary-sounding headline in the Washington Post declared: Your password has probably been stolen. Here’s what to do about it. As much as we become numb…
Feb. 23 is World Sword Swallowers Day -Don’t try this at home!
It is an ancient art. Even an ancient religious art. The kind of art that makes you say Ewwww. Sword Swallowing is not for those with tender hearts, or…
Iconic, addictive computer game ages gracefully
This year marks the 35th anniversary of one of the most iconic and addictive video games: Tetris. The game, in which players race to fit geometric puzzle…