Ask the Expert: What mortgage is right for me?
I expect to be transferred in five years. What kind of mortgage is right for me? You could try an Adjustable Rate Mortgage and, in fact, they can be very…
Month: July 2025
Your bidding tool in a competitive market
In a competitive real estate market, buyers have one tool that can make their offer stand out: The escalation clause. An escalation clause automates…
Reading list to become a better manager
Even the most experienced manager should find ways to learn and grow in the workplace. Try one of these reader-recommended titles for professional growth…
Ask the AI
With the advent of AI will humans all have to become more like the Amish to find meaning? Grok No, humans won’t need to become like the Amish to find…
What world will the grandkids live in?
What will life be like when no person, regardless of intelligence, can ever command the most knowledge about a particular subject? This is just one of the…
Gadget guide: High-tech hiking
High-tech outdoor gear has never been better and the market is flush with great new gadgets to suit everyone from casual weekend campers to experienced…
FTC drops case against Microsoft’s big video game deal
It’s official: Microsoft’s $69 billion acquisition of the video game giant Activision Blizzard is settled after the U.S. Federal Trade Commission dropped…
Bonobos are surprisingly deep thinkers
We’re unlikely to ever experience a Planet of the Apes-style ape takeover, but if we do, bonobos will probably be the ones to watch out for. That’s…
Must-miss tourist traps for your road trip
The summer road trip is truly one of the most noble American traditions, and just about everyone has been on one. Our country is jammed full of great…
Is air travel safe?
A helicopter collides with a plane. An air traffic control tower goes dark. Near misses. With all these high profile air traffic problems, you might…