March 21, 2012 in Home Improvement, Housing, Housing Tips, Living, Money, Money Tips
The kids are finally on their own and you’re ready to reclaim some spaces in your home that were previously dedicated to child’s play. Even though as empty-nesters you probably won’t spend so much on food, education and gas money, you’re still not ready to go into debt to redecorate the once-kid-centric rooms in your ...
November 11, 2011 in Featured, Health, Health Tips, Healthy Living, Housing, Housing Tips, Living, Safety
Today’s baby boomers are growing older gracefully. And although more than 10,000 boomers each day will turn 65, most are not letting their age stop them from maintaining active and healthy lifestyles. Here are a few ways to ensure that you (or the ones you love) stay healthy, active and safe: Maintain regular health screenings ...
July 9, 2011 in Housing, Life Lessons
Home really is where the heart is. Upon retirement – when all of their children have moved out of the house – 90 percent of Americans age 60 and older choose to stay right where they are, according to 20 years of data from the U.S. Census Bureau. And because so many Americans are aging ...
April 29, 2011 in Estate Planning, Financial Services, Mortgages & Credit
If you are an adult with elderly parents, you may be used to getting periodic updates on the status of their physical health. When it comes to the state of their financial health, however, elderly parents may not be quite as forthcoming. Many adult children are surprised when they find that their elderly parents are ...
April 25, 2011 in Featured, Housing Tips, Money Tips
With fuel costs on the rise, many consumers are wondering what they can do to reduce home energy bills. Making your home more energy-efficient can be surprisingly quick, easy and cost-effective. Next time you’re out running errands, keep these five items on your list of things to buy, and you could start seeing the savings ...
September 16, 2010 in Home Improvement
Just as animals use the fall to prepare for winter, now’s the perfect time to transform your home into a cozy nest where your family and friends will love to gather. Ginny Bean, publisher of Ginny’s catalog, suggests the following simple decorating touches to add seasonal warmth. Put out the welcome mat – literally. Make ...
September 10, 2010 in Budgets & Savings, Home Improvement, Living Green
For many families, household budgets are still tight in the wake of the recession. But whether times are tough or not, it makes sense to save money wherever you can. There are plenty of small ways to start cutting costs. One of the best places in your home to start saving is the laundry room. ...
September 6, 2010 in Gardening
There was a time when it was the norm to go out in the yard and pull fresh vegetables up from the soil. At some point over the years, we moved from the goodness of home-grown vegetables toward processed foods and microwave dinners. Now consumers are becoming more aware of the financial value of growing ...
