A question you can ask your readers: What advice did your mom give you?
Moms are full of great advice, whether we accepted it at the time or not. We invite you to tell us about your mom’s most useful gem of wisdom. Here are…
Category: General Interest
Pointers to avoid trouble with a reverse mortgage
A reverse mortgage can be a wise move for some, but it’s also a tricky one. With a reverse mortgage, you give the bank a mortgage on your home based on…
Bunny Care 101: Plan before you get a bunny for Easter
‘Tis the season: bunny fever will soon be upon us. And, Easter traditions notwithstanding, bunnies ARE pretty cute. Plus they seem like a low-maintenance…
New tricks for old dogs
How to entertain an old dog Just like people, dogs don’t lose their desire for entertainment and play as they age. It just may take some adjusting….
Statistics about Americans
* 58% of Americans have less than $1,000 in savings: GOBankingRates * 40% of Americans would struggle to come up with $400 for an unexpected bill: MetLife…
The man who went from prison to CEO: The inspiring story of Roy Castro
It’s a freezing January, and Roy Castro is hosing down ice cream trucks. It can’t be pleasant. But, it was actually something of a miracle. Just a year…
Roy Castro’s secrets to success
Roy Castro’s rules and secrets to success From a life as a 13-year-old living on the streets to a young life in prison to the CEO of a $10 million…
Creative? Who, me? Absolutely!
O.K., you see a problem. You know what it is. And you have this feeling that if you were just one of these creative folks, you could find an answer. The…
Picture: This Persian carpet sold for more than $33 million in a 2013 Sotheby’s auction.
Persian or Oriental Rugs: The difference and history The first known mention of Persian carpets comes from around 400 BC when Greek author Xenophon writes…
4 tips to maintaining your rugs
Items as precious as Oriental and Persian rugs require some special considerations. Here are just four, according to Rug Knots. 1 Avoid traffic damage by…