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Layin’ It on the Line: A holistic approach to retirement planning

Retirement planning is not merely about saving money; it's about crafting a comprehensive strategy that aligns with your life's goals, health and happiness. A holistic approach to retirement planning considers financial, physical and emotional aspects to ensure a secure and fulfilling ...

Tech Matters: How to manage tipping in the digital age

Tipping has become fraught with confusion, according to a pair of newly released surveys by the Pew Research Center. Contributing to consumer stress is the proliferation of digital tipping mechanisms that seem to be just about everywhere you pay for a meal or a service. While how much you tip ...

Sunday Drive: 2024 Nissan Z Nismo a thrilling ride and modern sports car icon

It is definitely not every day that we get an email from Nissan — or, for that matter, any of the auto manufacturer — asking if we would be interested in spending a week in one of their new preproduction sports cars. The easy answer was yes, we would be thrilled to get into the new Z Nismo ...

Fischer: Dealing with divorces just part of the real estate gig

According to Groucho Marx, marriage is the chief cause of divorce. Unfortunately, these less-than-profound words become reality for about 50% of the population nationwide. As much as new marriages facilitate the need for new housing options, divorce also, many times, precipitates the need for ...

Layin’ It on the Line: Your simple guide to a financially secure retirement

After years of hard work, retirement is your ultimate goal, but getting there without a hitch means planning ahead. One of the most essential tools you'll need is a sensible budget. This straightforward guide helps you map out a secure retirement so you can kick back without constantly checking ...

Tech Matters: How to prepare for Travel Tuesday

While Black Friday and Cyber Monday are well-known days to score savings on your holiday gifts, did you know that travel-related things like airline tickets, hotels and cruises have a dedicated savings day too? It’s called Travel Tuesday and falls on the Tuesday following ...

Fischer: Hot tubs often more a liability than home asset

There has been some discussion as of late surrounding the issue of hot tubs. This was precipitated, of course, by the recent drowning death of popular actor Matthew Perry, age 54, at his home in Los Angeles. While the details surrounding the cause of his drowning are still pending, the event ...

Tech Matters: New data breach reporting rules start in December

Cybersecurity rules passed in July of this year by the Securities and Exchange Commission will come into effect on Dec. 18 for large, publicly traded companies; smaller companies get an extra 90 days to comply. The new rules aim to bring some consistency to the ways companies report data ...