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FISCHER: De-cluttering can be difficult but end up being therapeutic

Anyone who knows me knows I am an enthusiastic contributor to Utah’s Halloween mania. I appreciate a tasteful giant skeleton in the yard, as well as a terrifying backlit clown face staring down from the attic window. However, I offer nothing in the form of Halloween décor compared to my ...

FISCHER: The ghosts aren’t paying rent

It’s Halloween month, and Utahn’s celebrate in a big way. In fact, Utah is one of the top in the nation to summit the spirit of the season. Anyone who knows me knows I do my part to fuel Utah’s Halloween mania. I love everything about it: the haunted houses, the old scary movies, the corn ...

Tech Matters: Look better on your next video call

If you look blurry, grainy or washed out on video calls, your camera may be part of the problem. But there are ways to improve the picture before you consider replacing equipment. Some options depend on whether you use a laptop, an all-in-one desktop or a laptop connected to an external ...

Me, Myself, as Mommy: Sometimes it is OK to step away

My current bandwidth is reminiscent of the AOL dial-up age: spotty, unreliable and painfully slow. As such, things that once took precedence have been pushed into the background until I’m ready to turn up the volume. As the mother, I’m the Gladys Kravitz of the household. Everyone’s ...

FISCHER: Pack your toothbrush. Leave your equity

If you own a home, particularly one you've owned for more than about seven minutes, chances are you've received one. It comes in the form of a postcard, a letter, a text or even a knock on the door: “WE WANT TO BUY YOUR HOUSE!” They offer cash, quick closing, no repairs, no cleaning of the ...