Like most of us, you may someday want to enjoy a comfortable retirement. Your ability to achieve this goal will depend on how much you save – but it also matters how much you spend. And saving and spending are certainly related: The more you can reduce your spending,...
In California, estate planning requires careful consideration of property taxes, especially when passing real estate to heirs. A critical tool in minimizing property tax burdens is the parent-child transfer exclusion, which can help reduce taxes for children...
In recent years, the rental market has become increasingly competitive, with a reported 30 renters vying for every available rental property in 2024, a stark increase from just 10 renters per rental in 2006, per a recent Freddie Mac report. This trend has left many...
How about those Boys in Blue? That’s right, I’m talkin’ bout the one and only Los Angeles Dodgers, you know, the ones that just won the World Series after beating the New York Yankees 7-6 in Game 5 of what NBC News called a “roller-coaster game.” You probably already...
Dear Sidney, The religious holidays are approaching. I cannot complain that I am not invited to Thanksgiving and Christmas family celebrations. I am invited; however, I enjoy spending these holidays with friends of faith. The “family” celebrations are devoid of giving...
Alan Kaitz, the president of the Arrowhead Lake Association board of directors, sent this update to association members on Oct. 22: Good morning, ALA Members: I hope this message finds you all in great spirits and ready to tackle the day. I’m excited to share some...
By Mary-Justine Lanyon Editor The meadow at SkyPark at Santa’s Village was bustling with activity on Wednesday, Oct. 23 as volunteers from the Southern California Mountains Foundation (SCMF), the Urban Conservation Corps and the California Climate Action Corps planted...
By Mary-Justine Lanyon Editor After having a snack of pizza, clementines, carrots and water, the members of Every Girl Counts – the club for sixth, seventh and eighth-grade girls at Mary Putnam Henck Intermediate School – took the short walk to the Mountain History...
