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Home And Family

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 ...

Tech Matters: Microsoft gives copilot another try

You probably have Copilot already. It came with Windows and is built into Word and Outlook. Chances are you've never used it. Microsoft hopes to change that with a rebuilt Copilot that can answer questions, work inside your Office files and finish larger tasks on its own. It sounds useful, but ...

FISCHER: When a new build deserves a second look

It wasn’t too long ago that when a client asked me about the possibility of building a new home, I would give them my standard little speech. Sure, the base price looks great. But then we need to talk about what happens to that price once you start adding all the things you assumed a house ...