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Fischer: Here to haunt you one last time with Halloween musings

This is the last one for an entire year ... I promise. I’m referring to my tight hold on Halloween topics relevant to real estate. Next week we will be into all things cheerful and gratuitous. Please note, however, that it is with deep remorse and lamentation that I lay this celebration to ...

Tech Matters: Google steps up passwordless login

After introducing passkeys, an alternative to traditional passwords, as a way to log in to your Google account, the company has now made passkeys the default login option for personal Google accounts. If you didn’t give the new option a try last May, now is the time to learn how to use a ...

Sunday Drive: Cruising through week in an all-new 2023 Dodge Hornet GT Plus

As automotive journalists, every week brings a new and exciting adventure. This time, we had the pleasure of spending a week with the all-new 2023 Dodge Hornet GT Plus. It was a journey filled with thrills, surprises and, of course, a lot of driving. First impressions The Hornet GT Plus ...

Me, Myself, as Mommy: Craving a simple solution to the daily dinner dilemma

My mother’s time in Relief Society was the gift that kept on giving. When she wasn’t coming home with a new DIY decorative piece like a flower arrangement or emergency kits that she would present to the family like a cat with a mouse, she had a new recipe. Cream of chicken, cream of ...

Fischer: Party on! But just like a seller, it’s time for a clean

Today’s topic is brought to you by the month of October ... again. For those who have been following along, hang with me for just a couple more weeks and we will move on from this interminable subject of Halloween, which I am sure has more than worn out its welcome. Frankly, the theme of the ...

Layin’ It on the Line: Frequently asked questions about annuities

Annuities offer a unique financial solution for those who seek stable, long-term income, especially during retirement. They serve as an excellent vehicle to diversify one's investment portfolio and create a sense of financial security. Despite their numerous benefits, annuities are often ...

Tech Matters: Why you should remove social media apps for now

When I first started thinking about the effects of coverage of the brutal attacks on Israelis living close to Gaza, I thought I’d write this column about how to protect kids from seeing graphic images circulating on social media. Educators and parents had the same idea. Last week, parents in ...

Fischer: Who are we fooling with our irrational fear of Friday the 13th?

Today is Friday the 13th. I am making no reference to the iconic slasher movie first released in 1980 and carried on to oblivion for an ironic total of 12 in a series (Jason refused to really die). I am referring to the widely spread real fear, deeply rooted in the distant past, termed ...