Ask the Expert: Will mortgage rates drop soon?
Maybe. The Federal Reserve, whose decisions impact rates, will meet in October and a rate cut is at least possible and that could lead to somewhat lower…
Month: September 2025
A ‘new’ trend in the housing market?
Many regions of the housing market are experiencing a trend not seen since at least 2013. With more houses for sale and with prices inching down, we are…
Skiers: It’s time to get in shape for the season
Skiing is more fun if your muscles are strong and your cardiovascular system is top notch. Smart dedicated skiers exercise year-round to stay in shape. If…
Tips for happiness from the expert life coach
To have a satisfying life, check this out Tips for happiness from the expert life coach Life Coach Tony Robbins has been talking about life satisfaction…
TikTok fate is unknown — again
After a brief blackout in January of 2025 and several deadline extensions in the months since then, TikTok is once again on the verge of going dark in the…
How to spot a crypto scam
Cryptocurrency may have begun as an obscure digital experiment, but these days it’s a mainstream investment. According to Security.org, around 65 million…
Robotaxis proliferate — but can you trust the driver?
If you find chatty cabbies torturous and would love to ditch the companion altogether when you catch a ride, you might be in luck — if you happen to be…
Grandma’s needlepoint is the new hot hobby
Haven’t you heard? There’s a hot new hobby that everyone wants to try, and it’s needlepoint. Yes, the same skill that your grandmother used to stitch up…
How were glasses invented, anyway?
It’s difficult for us to imagine, but before glasses existed or were available to anyone except the very wealthy, a huge number of people just couldn’t…
Local news goes dark
What is your local city council doing this month? Are they changing zoning? Raising taxes? What is your school district doing? Chances are increasingly…