Ask the Expert
We are shopping for our first house — what is the difference between pre-qualified and pre-approved for a mortgage? When it comes to shopping for a…
Month: November 2023
Ask the Medicare expert
I’m recently retired and very confused about Medicare and how it works. Can you help? It can be confusing! Here are the basic parts of Medicare and what…
The first ‘Thanksgiving’
After the dark days of 1620, the Pilgrim’s 1621 harvest festival was their first celebration of abundance. It has become a model of present-day…
How to make your home purchase go smoothly
Real estate deals falling through can be a frustrating experience for home buyers. In fact, statistics show that approximately 10 percent of real estate…
Should you trust your gut?
You have a big decision to make and you have to make it right now. Your stomach is in knots and you feel nauseous. Is your gut telling you something?…
One example of a railcar or bike. Some accommodate four.
Bike the rails with these fun tours You might be familiar with a handcar from old movies — when cowboys hand-pumped a small flat-bed car across the…
Robotaxis offer wheelchair users another set of wheels
Did you know that roughly 3.3 million Americans use wheelchairs? While accessibility has generally improved over the years, getting around town can be…
The CIA is set to roll out its own AI-powered chatbot
ChatGPT has become the hottest thing since oven-fresh sliced bread, and numerous competitors are pushing forward with their own AI solutions. Even the…
Do the iPhone 15’s new features make it a holiday must-have?
The iPhone 15 and 15 Pro have landed and include some welcome upgrades. The biggest change might be the adoption of USB-C. Depending on who you ask, Apple…
Veteran’s Day 2023: Kilroy is still here
As we celebrate Veteran’s Day on November 11, the nation will honor veterans with observances that range from parades to color guards. But one fun memory…