Rising interest rates have become a hot topic, and for good reason. They influence everything from mortgage rates to credit cards — but they also have a significant impact on retirement savings. As we move into 2025, understanding how higher interest rates affect your financial plans is ...
Microsoft is pulling the plug on Skype. Skype will remain online until May 5, giving users a limited window to decide: Move to Microsoft Teams or take their chat history and contacts elsewhere. The more time you give yourself to make the switch, the less disruption you’ll experience — ...
If you’re planning to start seeds indoors this season, you likely know you’ll need a growing medium (packaged, sterile seed-starting mix is ideal), a sunny windowsill or grow lights and, of course, seeds. But have you given thought to what containers you’ll use? You might be planning ...
It has been about seven months since we have had a week in a Volkswagen, and about three years since we had a Taos. That being said, we were excited to get some time in the newest version of the manufacturer's smallest SUV offering, one that blends efficiency, comfort and adventure-ready ...
“What goes around comes around.” That’s probably one of my most overused idioms. I say it often. Some people call it karma. Either way, it’s the law of cause and effect at its finest. I buy into this 100%, lock, stock and barrel. That’s the whole entire gun, right? I’m all ...
Retirement accounts are a cornerstone of financial security, but managing them incorrectly can lead to costly mistakes. As 2025 brings new rules and opportunities for retirement planning, it’s more important than ever to avoid common pitfalls that could derail your golden years. Let’s ...
