A business reimagined
Business reimagined: Paint-by-number is back Paint-by-number kits were first developed in 1950 by an artist named Dan Robbins, who pitched the idea to his…
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Need inspires solutions: The invention and re-invention of the odometer
Whether plotting a road trip or training for a triathlon, we need our odometers. But did you ever wonder how they were invented? The odometer was actually…
A dismal start to 2021 leaves supply chains in chaos
A port in Los Angeles is three weeks behind and there’s a traffic jam of ships. So, containers don’t get off the ships. That means an automaker doesn’t…
How to get the best interest rates
You’ve decided to buy a home and, in doing your due diligence, are researching how to get the best interest rate on a mortgage. It seems fairly…
Ask the Expert: How to read a mortgage loan estimate
When applying for a mortgage, one-and-done is not your best approach. You stand to save money if you shop around for the best loan for you, and this means…
How tech makes real estate easier
If your real estate agent flipped through a printed copy of the Multiple Listing Service the last time you bought or sold a house, you might be surprised…
With this credit score, I thee wed
When you get married, you agree to share your lives — and your financial future. Marriage can be a good financial decision that brings you higher net…
China travel is out this year, but you can still prepare
Maybe you’re dreaming of your vacation to the ancient cities of China. The bad news is that travel restrictions make it unlikely to arrange this year, but…
Great time for stargazing
Here’s something to do that costs almost nothing and carries the promise of awe: Look at the sky. Humans have been stargazers forever, wondering in…
How to curb robocalls
Robocalls spiked during the pandemic last year, and scammers made off with a shocking $19.7 billion from scam calls in 2020. They used COVID-19 to deceive…