What do daffodils and real estate home sales have in common?
You know the answer: They both bloom in spring. About 40 percent of home sales will be taking place from now to June, when the spring season gets people…
Month: April 2019
Ask the expert: My lender recommended a USDA loan. Isn’t that a farm loan?
No, you don’t have to buy a farm or milk cows to qualify for a USDA loan. In fact, this government-backed mortgage is more widely available than you might…
The world’s vast collection of salt
The oceans contain vast amounts of salt. According to sciencescore.com, the saltiest ocean is the Atlantic. Oceans at the poles are the least salty. But…
Travel green with a few easy changes
Just as our most well-intentioned dieting plans can be derailed when traveling, so too can our Going Green intentions. In the scramble to prepare for…
Why would you want a salt lamp?
It sounds a little odd at first: a lamp that looks like a pink or salmon-colored geode and is made out of a hunk of salt. Would it make you thirsty? Would…
2019 men’s fashion: Throwback watches, vests
Men sport vests, fanny packs for 2019 fashion Harnesses, fanny packs, puffer coats, and berets…welcome to Men’s Fashion 2019, as envisioned by some of…
What can consumers do against security threats?
– Do not share personal information with strangers over the phone, email or text messages. – Sign up for free credit report monitoring to receive alerts…
Top cybersecurity threats in 2019
Data breaches, hacking, and skimming — all of it poses a threat to consumers and business during 2019. According to the Identity Theft Resource Center…
Earth Day: Energy technology marches on
Earth has just so much space and you gotta figure that at some point we’ll run out of things, like petroleum. BP says proven reserves will last 53.3…
Hydrogen cars are here, but bumps in road remain
With 5,000 hydrogen-powered cars on the road today, providers are still trying to fill in some technical potholes. But the hope of clean, direct energy…