It’s that time of the year once again. Yes, it’s that dreaded time of the year when the taxman comes knock, knock, knocking at your door.Federal and state income taxes were due on the 15th of April, as usual. But that’s not all, folks, property taxes were also due on...
Dear Sidney – 04/18/2024
I’m an older single lady who lives alone with an old dog in an old cabin. It snowed again last week; not much, just enough to make taking a walk or driving the car a bad idea. On my street are much younger neighbors, a few healthy men and women, all with...
Estate Planning – Passing assets without estate planning: Weighing options and implications
Creating an estate plan with legal instruments like wills and trusts is the most thorough approach for designating successor owners for assets after someone passes away. However, less complex beneficiary options exist, too. Methods like joint accounts,...
Ask the realtor – How federal interest rates influence housing mortgages
Whenever the Federal Reserve contemplates an adjustment to the federal interest rate, it is a decision with significant ramifications for the housing market. What exactly does this mean for individuals looking to buy a home or refinance their mortgage? The federal...
