Switching gears as we bid farewell to summer
There is a very specific feeling that hits us every year around this time. The mornings start to feel a little different, the light changes, and somewhere in the back of our minds a switch flips that says summer is ending and it is time to get serious again. If we...
Back to school: Five tips for families, local school first days
Summer vacation is winding down, and soon kids will trade flip-flops and bathing suits for sneakers and backpacks as families swap slow mornings and days in the sun for earlier alarms, packed lunches and school-day routines. After more than two months of relaxed...
Preparing for divorce financially
Nobody gets married planning to get divorced. But the sad reality is that a lot of marriages end that way, and when they do, the financial side is often the part people are least prepared for. Emotions are running high, big decisions are being made quickly, and the...
Buying a home? Start with your lender
Scrolling through online listings is exciting. Touring open houses is even better. But before falling in love with a home, it’s important to understand what you can comfortably afford and which loan programs fit your financial situation. The first step should be...
Garden tasks for late summer
Summer always seems to slip away all too fast. Just when we have time to catch our breath and enjoy the beach and our gardens, we find ourselves in late August and wonder where the time has gone. Fortunately, we have plenty of warm days ahead to look forward to,...
