Is the housing affordability crisis overblown? It depends on where you live
Housing affordability dominates headlines, campaign speeches, and social media, but the severity of the problem varies dramatically depending on whether…
Year: 2026
Travel planner: A lovely gem hides in an unexpected place
Snuggled up against the Ozark Mountains, is a relatively small town that appeals to tastes both sophisticated and quaint. It’s safe, clean, beautiful –…
Writing a legacy letter: Send love forward
Who knows what the world will be like 50 or 100 years from now. Will robots do everything for us? Will work be optional? Whatever the future holds, human…
Leg cramps can be minimized
One unwelcome highlight of aging is leg cramps. Nearly 60 percent of older adults report the plague. There are several causes. Dehydration and electrolyte…
Why student debt is an issue
You love your 18-year-old. You want to make him happy. So would you hand him the keys to a Ferrari, a bottle of tequila, and tell him to figure out what’s…
Navigating student Aid: Make some decisions on college financing
If your child is in the junior year of high school, financial aid for college is top of mind, time to make some decisions. Bottom line: The kids are going…
Is the Parent PLUS option for you?
. Parent PLUS loans are federal loans, the easiest loans you will ever get, and one of most expensive, to pay for a student’s college. They aren’t for…
Is travel insurance worth the extra cost?
Travel insurance is more than just a box you can check when you purchase airline tickets. It can cover a wide variety of issues, from minor snafus like…
The Year of Confusion: What did the ancient Romans do during January?
The Romans did nothing during January because January didn’t exist. According to the BBC, the early Roman calendar contained only 304 days and ten months….
It’s not too late to celebrate Mari Lwyd
If you’re Welsh, you might have dusted off your festive horse skull for Christmas, but this weird and wonderful tradition has been part of midwinter…