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Layin’ It on the Line: The 3 most important topics for retirees

1. Staying in their own homes. 2. Maintaining independence for as long as possible. 3. Being able to turn to family and friends for help when needed. Retirees staying in their own homes and maintaining independence while having the support of family and friends when needed is a balanced ...

Tech Matters: Telephobia at work: What’s it all about?

You may have noticed a growing trend: Younger colleagues, and perhaps even your own kids or grandkids, seem to dread phone calls. Instead, they prefer texting or messaging. This shift can be puzzling, especially for those of us who find voice conversations to be more satisfying and effective. ...

Sunday Drive: Toyota RAV4 TRD – Can a refined crossover embrace the dirt?

After having various opportunities over the years to enjoy the Toyota RAV4, we have come the conclusion — along with many others — that it has carved a niche for itself as the quintessential suburban SUV. Comfortable, reliable and fuel-efficient, it's an awesome choice for families on the ...

Fischer: Return of the Roaches – Sequel no longer seller’s responsibility

Welcome to the brazen and unsolicited week of Cockroaches Part II: Surviving the Contract. As a refresher, last week we covered the topic of cockroaches; their habitat, what they eat and their mortality rate inside a home (.00009%). I had cited a recent experience that had occurred inside one ...

Tech Matters: How to use the GPT store

Did you know there's now a store brimming with custom, free GPTs? OpenAI, the maker of ChatGPT, launched its store earlier this year as an open marketplace for customized GPTs. Each custom GPT is built on top of ChatGPT and programmed to do certain things like summarize a YouTube video by ...

Layin’ It on the Line: The importance of working on balance for retirees

It might seem silly. Why would I write about balance in a financial column? Simple. Recently, I had a serious operation and recovering has been difficult. Keeping my balance was a core reason for recovering. Just like you need balance in your portfolio, you also need balance in your physical ...