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Fischer: Your final residence — literally, your final residence

It has been said that nothing in life is certain except death and taxes. I’m not particularly interested in discussing taxes, a topic that is at the forefront of my mind every time I spend a dime, and, truthfully, death isn’t my favorite topic either. I’m hoping to have a little more life ...

Tech Matters: Facing new tariffs, refurbished tech offers a smart alternative

Prices may soon rise on electronics despite being exempted from reciprocal tariffs put into place in early April. Multiple administration officials, including Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick, have clarified that electronics will soon be subject to new, sector-specific tariffs — particularly ...

Me, Myself, as Mommy: Government has no right to private medical information

A fairly common scene from childhood — my mother furiously rocking in her chair, the phone cord stretched to its limit, grinding a hole into the floral wallpaper as she sparred with some health insurance company. Spending an hour on hold was just frustrating foreplay before having a dead-end ...

Fischer: Consider the source when making real estate decisions

Consider the source. This was repeatedly drilled into my brain throughout my time in journalism school. In journalism, considering the source is crucial for credibility. During the last few decades, I have witnessed the decline of responsible and ethical reporting. Accurate and unbiased news is ...

Tech Matters: The CHIPS Act just got a boost — Will it work?

It is not often that my two careers converge but in the case of bringing semiconductor manufacturing to the U.S., that’s where I find myself. As the editor of Breakbulk Magazine, a trade publication for the industrial project supply chain – think energy and infrastructure projects, shipping ...